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Unit of Study DES10635 - Design and Technology Principles and Processes (2014)

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Unit Snapshot

  • Unit typeo

    UG Coursework Unit

  • Credit points

    12

  • AQF level

    7

  • Level of learning

    Introductory

  • Former School/College


Learning outcomes and graduate attributes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

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GA1 GA2 GA3 GA4 GA5 GA6 GA7
1 explain the nature of design and technology and the industries associated with them
2 discuss the interdisciplinary nature of design and technology
3 apply a holistic approach when explaining the factors influencing design
4 define each of the foundation concepts of design
5 outline the processes of experimentation, evaluation and research
6 discuss the use of design processes as applied in the development of projects
7 discuss the work of designers across a range of settings including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and other Indigenous peoples.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

  1. explain the nature of design and technology and the industries associated with them
    • GA4:
  2. discuss the interdisciplinary nature of design and technology
    • GA4:
  3. apply a holistic approach when explaining the factors influencing design
    • GA3:
    • GA7:
  4. define each of the foundation concepts of design
    • GA3:
    • GA4:
    • GA7:
  5. outline the processes of experimentation, evaluation and research
    • GA3:
    • GA4:
  6. discuss the use of design processes as applied in the development of projects
    • GA3:
    • GA4:
  7. discuss the work of designers across a range of settings including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and other Indigenous peoples.
    • GA7:

Prescribed learning resources

Prescribed Texts
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Prescribed Learning Resources may change in future Teaching Periods.