St Peter’s School (Cambridge)
Level 2 - Product Design
Course Description
This course challenges learners to think outside the box, problem solve, create conceptual designs, utilise and develop functional skills, and apply materials through a range of manufacturing methods. Students can tackle the given problem in a multitude of ways and are encouraged to create a unique outcome manufactured using a range of timbers, polymers, electronical circuits and some metals. Key elements of the course include designing, modelling, planning, testing and prototyping alternative solutions.
Final outcomes will be an accumulation of work that includes sketches, computer aided design (CAD), such as SketchUp, computer aided manufacture (CAM) like laser cutting and 3D printing all being potential possibilities. Manufacturing could include rapid prototyping in materials like timber, metal and plastic, whilst applying the appropriate manufacturing methods when working with these components.
The topics covered will equip students with essential workshop skills using traditional and machine manufacturing techniques including computer aided design (CAD). Theory-based learning will strengthen the practical tasks completed, developing all the design and manufacturing areas of product design. The course is designed for students working towards both tertiary education/training and also university qualifications including product design, architecture, town planning and industry design, including furniture. Due to this flexibility students will be assessed in both practical hands-on unit standards and design-based portfolio work achievement standards.
Pre-requisites
Students that have studied a technology course in year 11 and will already understand the design process, but we welcome those willing to try their best. A personalised course could be discussed on an individual basis.
Notice of risk - students of technology courses should be compliant with all health and safety guidelines to protect themselves and others. Students failing to do so could be removed from the course.
Course Specific Costs
$60 (small project) to $120 (large projects) to cover the course consumable costs like varnish and material testing. Cost depends on the material selected and the size of the project. Additional costs will seek parental permission.
Pathway
This subject leads well into other areas of technology: Product Design, Resistant Materials, Design Visual Communication and Fashion Design. This course challenges learners to think creatively, with a solution-focused approach. The end product is not often provided, but a starting concept is. This reflects modern and globally competitive design thinking. This course is an ideal gateway for higher education including university, engineering, architectural principles and design qualifications. After this course, NCEA Level 3 Product Design would be a natural progression. The most successful candidates also study another area of technology which helps their understanding of the course.
Assessment Information
Students will create their own showcase portfolio of achievement standards which assess concept modelling, prototypes and user-driven solutions to address the brief. Encouraged to tackle this with a unique outlook, students will record written and visual communication techniques to explore their developed ideas and solutions.Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Construct hand joints for furniture
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Operate a bandsaw to produce furniture components
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Construction and Mechanical Technologies 2.20 - Implement advanced procedures using resistant materials to make a specified product with special features
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Generic Technology 2.4 - Undertake effective development to make and trial a prototype
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Generic Technology 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of how technological modelling supports risk management
Disclaimer
Specific course content may change from what has been advertised in order to remain current and meet students' needs.
The school has the right to make the best decision based on both staffing, and overall student interest, when preparing the final timetable.
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