At Covenant Christian School, the Design & Technology syllabus provides opportunities for students to:
- acknowledge God as the perfect designer and creator of the universe
- develop environmental and social responsibility in design and the use of technology by seeing God as the provider of all resources
- use their God-given creative skills in the design process
- develop godly attitudes in the way they treat other people within the classroom and the wider community.
Humans interpret, shape and alter their environments in an attempt to improve the quality of their lives. Technologies constantly evolve and are developed to the extent that they have an impact on most of our daily lives.
Australia needs industry and community leaders who understand the nature of design and technology, and designers, manufacturers and individuals who can apply design processes and use technology to meet identified needs and opportunities. This will promote enterprise through innovation, creative use of technologies and an appreciation of how design and technological activity contribute to the lives of individuals and to culture and environments.
Design & Technology in Year 9 and 10 assists students to develop knowledge, understanding and skills in designing and applying technologies to solve problems and satisfy needs in the context of real-life situations. Students investigate the processes of design, design theory, collaborative design, and the nature of work and role of designers in society in a range of design fields.
The development of functional design solutions allow students to be innovative and creative in their thinking. There is an opportunity for students to use higher-order thinking skills through analysis, synthesis and evaluation in the creation of appropriate ideas and solutions.
The course uses design processes to develop numerous projects each year. Each project will incorporate a larger component of design compared to the Year 7 and 8 course. It aims to build on the skills of working with different tools and materials in designing and making more complex designs and products. Computer-aided design and 3D printing will be used as a teaching/learning tool in the delivery of the course and in the management of the design products.
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