A brief description of this unit is available in the Senior Course Information section, or for more detail see the VCAA Website (http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au). Unit charges include materials for basic models. If students elect to construct alternate designs additional charges may apply.

Designers play an important part in our daily lives. They determine the form and function of the products we use and transform ideas into drawings and plans for the creation of products that fulfil human needs and wants. Students also consider sustainability issues. Students consider the consequences of product design choices, and develop skills to critically analyse existing products and develop their own creative solutions.<br>This study enables students to: <ul><li>use design thinking and develop their understanding of product development and how these occur in a variety of contexts and environments</li><li>apply design practice by generating and communicating multiple creative ideas, concepts and product design options using a range of techniques to develop viable solutions to problems</li><li>explore and determine characteristics and properties of materials that make them suitable for use Introduction VCE Product Design and Technology 2018–2022 5</li><li>examine methods of sourcing, processing, producing and assembling materials and social, economic, ethical, legal and environmental implications</li><li>use risk assessment to apply appropriate, efficient and safe methods of working with materials, tools, equipment and machines</li><li>apply project management techniques of time and sequence, and choose appropriate processes</li><li>analyse and evaluate the appropriateness of production activities and product design</li><li>understand sustainability and the responsibility the designer has to address social, environmental and economic considerations when designing and creating for the needs of the broader community.</li></ul><br>There are no prerequisites for entry to Units 1, 2 and 3. Students must undertake Unit 3 and Unit 4 as a sequence. Units 1 to 4 are designed to a standard equivalent to the final two years of secondary education. All VCE studies are benchmarked against comparable national and international curriculum.

The unit cost indicated is the 2024 fee. Please note that all unit fees are currently being reviewed and 2025 costs will be provided once approved by School Council.

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