13DTC

13DTC - Design and Technology - 9705 A2 Level

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr M. Ali, Mrs R. Winn.

13 Design and Technology - 9705 A2 Level

Course Statement:

This is an advanced course of study for students who are interested in designing and creating an architectural, product, character or interior design of their choice. The students are expected to produce a creative design project solving a user need or opportunity, using effective visual communication techniques and drawing skills. Developing and prototyping a final concept the student will enhance, test and evaluate their design into a refined and viable outcome. The final design will then be modelled digitally and with a physical model to present their end product. The students' design projects need to be well presented visually and supported by in-depth analysis and justifications. The course promotes use of new techniques and technologies to give students a platform to build skills and design thinking for later study.

The goal of the course is to equip students with a range of skills to prepare them for study at tertiary level. These skills include, sketching, visual communication techniques, design analysis, computer modelling, technological knowledge, production methods, physical modelling skills and in-depth process knowledge. Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing (CAD/CAM), Photoshop, 3D printing and a wide range of other visual communication programmes are utilised.

Assessment is based on their design folio as well as an external end of year examination.

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