Structure of the course ... aims and objectives

Aims

• make use of tacit knowledge and reflective practices in order to work with tasks that are challenging and often require definition
• develop and sustain their creativity and innovative practice
• recognise and overcome challenges and constraints when working towards the production of high quality products
• develop a critical understanding of the influences of the processes and products of design and technological activities and from a contemporary and historical perspective
• draw on a range of skills and knowledge from other subject areas
• draw on and apply knowledge, understanding and skills of production processes to a range of design and technology
• activities
• develop an understanding of contemporary design and technology practices
• use digital technologies and information handling skills to enhance their design and technological capability.

Objectives

• Students should demonstrate specific knowledge and understanding and be able to apply that knowledge and understanding in combination with appropriate skills in their designing; and should communicate ideas and outcomes and demonstrate strategies for evaluation.
• Students should be able to demonstrate and apply skills, knowledge and understanding of relevant materials, processes and techniques, and use materials and equipment to produce suitable and appropriate outcomes; and should communicate ideas and outcomes and demonstrate strategies for evaluation.