What is it and why should I do it?
You will design contemporary objects using a range of industrial materials and techniques to create functional or aesthetic products.
Design Designing functional everyday objects, multi-functional wearable pieces and other such items as small scale furniture, bowls, utensils for example.
You will reflect on other Australian makers' practices with consideration to choosing sustainable materials, and the selection of a variety of industrial and traditional materials.
What will I do in class?
This subject will focus on a semester length design project, with all components contributing to your final Product Design work. This content will include preparation tasks to explore and develop potential ideas, including design drawings within a folio.
You will explore and produce your resolved design using various techniques and materials.
A self-evaluation will be completed at the end of your task, reflecting on the making process and how you may improve the design further if produced again.
As a student designer you will investigate the practices of other contemporary makers and their sustainable practices to write a report on your chosen maker.
RLT 1 Folio
RLT 2 Production of design
RLT 3 Evaluation of your design
RLT 4 Investigation into the sustainable practices of makers within various fields.
How do I satisfactorily complete the unit?
All folio, practical work and the evaluation will be completed productively during class time. Students will use home time to allow for thinking and considering of various design considerations for your project. There maybe one assessment task set as homework.
Which VCE subject does this subject lead to?
VCE Product Design and Technology
This subject will help develop skills for all VCE Design Technology and Visual Arts subjects.
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