Green Bay High School
NCEA Level 1 Product Design
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Nirtika Niranjan.
Product Design Technology is a hands-on, creative subject that encourages ākonga to explore the three strands of the technology curriculum through the design, development, and creation of fit-for-purpose outcomes. The practice of technology is grounded in intervention by design and ākonga will have multiple opportunities to demonstrate this.
Ākonga who study Product Design Technology will develop knowledge about materials, techniques, and processes which are intrinsic to their application and use. They will learn to plan projects and develop specifications through design concepts and the use of briefs. They will create outcomes that address a need or opportunity.
Ākonga will cultivate life-long practical skills and learn to incorporate collaboration into their technological practice. They will also develop an understanding of sustainable practices through research and application.
As they study, ākonga will explore the importance of tikanga Māori and traditional Pacific practices to understand how technology outcomes impact on people. They will learn to appreciate this through consideration of mātāpono Māori, tukanga, manaakitanga, kaitiakitanga, rangatiratanga, whanaungatanga, kotahitanga, wairuatanga, and auahatanga.
Ākonga will also learn about health and safety, which is integral to the practice of this subject. And finally, ākonga will learn to use their knowledge, skills, and understanding to determine and evaluate the fitness for purpose of their outcomes.
Product Design Technology allows ākonga to develop ways of thinking through experience alongside soft skills that can lead to a wide range of pathways. It allows ākonga the freedom to bring their entire, authentic selves to the outcomes they develop. They will explore their creativity, follow their passions, and flourish as technological designers, creators, and innovators, as they take these skills with them into their future.
Recommended Prior Learning
An interest in design and manufacturing, and successful completion of the Year 9 or Year 10 Design & Visual Communications course would be an advantage.
Completion of the 10PDM or 10FDS courses would also be of advantage.
Course Costs
| Description | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Course Contribution | Contribution | $95.00 |
| $95.00 | ||
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
External
NZQA Info
Materials and Processing Technology 1.1 - Develop a Materials and Processing Technology outcome in an authentic context
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Materials and Processing Technology 1.2 - Experiment with different materials to develop a Materials and Processing Technology outcome
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Materials and Processing Technology 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of sustainable practices in the development of a Materials and Processing Technology design
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Materials and Processing Technology 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of techniques selected for a feasible Materials and Processing Technology outcome
Pathway Tags
Animator/Digital Artist, Mining Engineer, Advertising Specialist, Sales and Marketing Manager, Aeronautical Engineer, Mechanical Engineering Technician, Software Developer, Patternmaker, Architect, Architectural Technician, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Artist, Film and Video Editor, Sound Technician, Electronics Engineer, Tailor/Dressmaker, Chemical Engineer, Biomedical Engineer, Biomedical Technician, Metal Worker, Boat Builder, Naval Architect, Tattoo Artist, Print Finisher, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Building and Construction Manager, Cabinet Maker, Surveyor, Textile Process Operator, Carpenter, Urban/Regional Planner, Civil Engineer, Civil Engineering Technician/Draughtsperson, Cutter, Fashion Designer, Sewing Machinist, Coachbuilder/Trimmer, Graphic Designer, Interior Designer, Painter and Decorator, Communications Professional, Telecommunications Engineer, Industrial Designer, Jeweller, Technical Writer, Make-up Artist, Graphic Pre-press Worker, Visual Merchandiser, Plumber, Gasfitter and Drainlayer, Electrical Engineering Technician, Engineering Machinist, Information Technology Architect, Environmental Engineer, Exhibition and Collections Technician, Media Producer, Production Assistant (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Florist, Lighting Technician, Game Developer, Landscape Architect, Glass Processor, Health Services Manager, Locksmith, Plastics Technician, Printer, Recruitment Consultant, Scaffolder, Signmaker, User Experience Designer, Test Analyst, Network Administrator, Marketing Specialist, Geospatial Specialist, Security Consultant, Garment Technician, Fire Engineer, Facilities Manager,
Disclaimer
Course availability is dependent on numbers and staffing, and course entry cannot be confirmed until the beginning of the 2025 school year.
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