Design and Technology

Content

Technology is divided into two main subject areas: Design and Technology and Digital Technology. Students work individually and collaboratively to investigate, design, plan, manage, create, and evaluate physical and digital solutions.  

Design and Technology (9 to 10 weeks) includes the safe use of selected machines and tools in the workshop. Students create a night light using plastic, timber, and simple electronics.  

Topics may include:       

• Work health and safety (WHS) requirements       
• Selection, cutting, joining of timber         
• Laser cutting and etching of acrylic        
• Use of plastics and timber in society         
• Basic electronic circuit theory and soldering techniques
• Computer-aided design (CAD)

Digital Technology (9 to 10 weeks) focuses on computer science, including the binary system, networking, and general computer programming concepts.  

Topics may include:

• Text, image and audio representation in binary         
• Data transmission in secured wired, wireless and mobile networks        
• Acquisition and analysis of data         
• Modifying and writing computer programs involving branching, iteration and functions

Assessment

In Design and Technology, tasks may include:

• Night light design and construction
• Evaluation of the product and construction process
• Homework task about timber products  

In Digital Technology, tasks may include:     

• Writing in binary    
• Creating pixel art using spreadsheets      
• Computer systems and binary testing     
• Programming an Arduino (microcomputer) to simulate a pedestrian crossing  

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