Year 11 Technology Product Design (TPD)
11TPD Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr S. Roderick.
Recommended Prior LearningWHAT SHOULD I HAVE ALREADY DONE?
Y9 and Y10 Technology Materials is advisable but not essential.
Year 11 Technology Product Design (TPD)
NB Students cannot choose both Product Design and Textiles
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
Product Design is a creative subject that encourages ākonga to explore their imagination, knowledge and skills. Ākonga develop knowledge about materials, techniques, learn to plan projects and develop design concepts.
The project for the year has the theme of ‘Lighting’. The Lighting theme allows students to express individuality in their solution. It needs to include at least one woodworking joint and components cut by the laser cutter.
HOW IS THE COURSE ASSESSED?
4 Level 1 Achievement Standards make up 22 credits
3 internally assessed standards make up 18 credits.
1 externally assessed standard makes up 4 credits.
A report is sent away for external assessment. There is no examination.
WHO COULD TELL ME MORE?
Mr Roderick
Learning Areas:
Pathway
Year 12 Technology Product Design (TPD)
WHAT COULD THIS SUBJECT LEAD TO?
Level 2 Product Design
Level 3 Product Design
This can further lead to a number of tertiary level engineering and product design courses, numerous trade related jobs and apprenticeships.
WHAT ARE THE COURSE COSTS?
All students will be provided with the basic materials to complete the course.