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This course involves the study of design theory and practice, design processes, environmental and social issues, communication, research, technologies, and the manipulation of materials, tools and techniques. It involves hands-on practical activities which develop knowledge and skills in designing and producing. The course involves the development, realisation and documentation of design projects. The Major Design Project and supporting folio requires students to select and apply appropriate design, production and evaluation skills to a product, system or environment that satisfies an identified need or opportunity.
Read the full Design and Technology course description.
Read the version log for Design and Technology Stage 6 syllabus and assessment changes.
The knowledge and skills developed in this course can be applied across a range of career pathways.
Industries related to this course include, but are not limited to, the following outlined on the Your Career website:
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Assessment and reporting in Design and Technology
Common grade scale for Preliminary courses
HSC marking guidelines – Major Design Project (PDF, 6 pages, 166 KB)
Design and Technology (2013): Sample examination format (2019) (PDF, 12 pages, 676 KB)