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What is it and why should I do it?
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You will use a variety of resist materials, like metal , wood and related materials,
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to create functional and aesthetic products.
This course aims to develop a variety of practical skills and the understanding of
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The subject will be based on producing one or two (depending on complexity and time) projects over the semester, with the Design Process implementation as the focal framework.
design, from idea to production. You will reflect on Australian makers' practices with consideration to choosing sustainable materials, and the selection of a variety of industrial and traditional materials. Students will explore the characteristics and properties of a variety of
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resist materials through their
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project, whilst learning the safe and correct use of hand and some power tools.
In addition to the practical component of the subject, students will choose a research topic to explore.
What will I do in class?
Students will design and a wood product within their interest area.
Students will have the option to choose from making a small table, a cabinet or bookcase/ display piece, OR depending on skill level and experience, other related projects for example a Trinket/ Jewellery Box, Bread/Chopping Board.
Assessment will be based on the Design Process, as follows:
- Design Brief
- Workshop Drawings
- Construction Step Table
- Evaluation of your completed products
Students will also select a topic for a Research project within these areas of study:
- timber sustainability and growth
- old world or contemporary building/furniture making techniques
- timber tool technology.
Each student will require a 2H pencil and a sketch book for designs, plans, notes and evaluation.
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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, including using the Adobe Suite to help realise your design ideas.
As a student designer you will investigate the practices of other contemporary makers and their sustainable practices, drawing on these designers for inspiration.
RLT 1 Design Brief and generation of ideas
RLT 2 Production 1 - wood work
RLT 3 Production 2 - digital design
RLT 4 Production 3 - student directed project - including mixed media practices (wood, fibre)
How do I satisfactorily complete this 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.
See Wiki link for class page HERE
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