10 Material Solutions B

Contemporary Furniture Solutions

Year 10: 1 Semester / Technologies

Australian Curriculum Website:  https://v9.australiancurriculum.edu.au/f-10-curriculum/learning-areas/design-and-technologies_digital-technologies/year-10

Pre-Requisite:  Nil

SUBJECT OVERVIEW

This course has a ‘contemporary’ materials focus involving the use of CAD and CNC manufacturing. Students design, produce and assemble a product that employs contemporary design principles, production and assembly techniques, while exploring a range of materials. Students use CAD to plan, design and make their product. Students develop a design folio that includes their investigation, planning, designs and costing. Students will be instructed in the safe use of selected portable tools and fixed machines.

Topics may include

  • Safe use of static machines
  • Joint and frame construction
  • Assembly and finishing techniques
  • 3D design and modelling using Autodesk Fusion 360
  • Safe use of portable power tools
  • Traditional construction techniques may also be used throughout the semester.
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ASSESSMENT

Students are assessed through formative and summative assessments in the form of Design Folio's and individual assessment tasks that cover the Design & Technology Australian Curriculum achievement standards within the following content descriptors:

  • Knowledge & understanding - Materials and technologies specialisations
  • Processess & production skills including the following:
    • Investigating and defining
    • Generating and designing
    • Producing and implementing
    • Evaluating
    • Collaborating and managing

Additional Information

Cost: $50

All subject costs are subject to approval, are approximate and subject to change in 2025. 

Last Updated: July 2024

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