Information about the HSC - Waverley College

Design and Technology
Overview
Two units for each of the Preliminary and HSC Year Board Developed
Course.
Students study design processes, design theory and factors in relation to
design projects. In the Preliminary course, student’s study designing and
producing, this includes the completion of at least two design projects.
In the HSC course, students undertake a study of innovation and
emerging technologies, which includes a case study of an innovation.
They also study designing and producing, which includes the completion
of a Major Design Project.
Content
Preliminary Course
Designing and Producing, including the study of design theory, design
processes, creativity, collaborative design, research, management, using
resources, communication, manufacturing and production, computerbased
technologies, safety, evaluation, environmental issues, analysis,
marketing and manipulation of materials, tools and techniques.
HSC Course
Innovation and Emerging Technologies, including a case study of
innovation. The study of designing and producing includes a Major
Design Project. The project folio includes a project proposal and
management, project development and realisation, and project
evaluation.
Special
Requirements
In the Preliminary course, students must participate in hands-on practical
activities. In the HSC course the comprehensive study of designing and
producing that were studied in the Preliminary course are synthesised
and applied. This culminates in the development and realisation of a
major design project and the presentation of a case study.
Course fees:
2012 Preliminary Course $150. The 2012 fees are yet to be finalised.
Materials for Major Design projects are at students own expense.
Assessment /
Homework
Information
A variety of assessment tasks across all of the content of the course is
used, including Design Projects, assignments and examinations.
30 - 45 minutes should be spent daily completing set homework,
including design folios, assignments and revision.
The Higher School Certificate: Preliminary Courses 2012 Page 74
HSC Courses 2013