11 Material Solutions B

Contemporary Furniture Solutions

SACE Stage 1: 10 Credits / 1 Semester / Technologies

SACE Website:  https://www.sace.sa.edu.au/web/design-technology-and-engineering/stage-1

Pre-Requisite:  Nil

SUBJECT OVERVIEW

This course has a ‘contemporary’ materials focus involving the use of CAD and CNC manufactoring.

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. A key intention of this course is to further develop CAM manufacturing methods using the schools CNC router. Students investigate and discuss legal, economic, ethics or sustainability issues that relate to their designed solution.

Topics may include

  • Design process
  • CAD (AutoCAD & Inventor)
  • CNC router programming
  • Use of fixed machines and portable equipment
  • Assembly techniques
  • Finishing techniques
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ASSESSMENT

This subject consists of two assessment types:

  • Specialised skills tasks – 30%
  • Design process & product – 70%

Students are assessed against the Design, Technology and Engineering SACE performance standards:

  • Investigation and analysis
  • Design, development and planning
  • Production
  • Evaluation

Additional Information

Cost: $60 subject fee

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

Last Updated: July 2024

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