This subject aims to provide students with an understanding using Computer Aided Design (CAD) and the Autodesk Suite of products. These skills will be applied to a Design and Architecture context.
Counting restrictions: 40 Credits can be used for ATAR and must come from different Design, Technology and Engineering codes (2DCS20, 2IES20, 2MRS20, 2RES20).
About the Subject
Design, Technology and Engineering – Industry or Entrepreneurial Design Solutions
This subject (Stage 2 Architectural Design) provides opportunities to develop design thinking, to investigate engineering solutions, to develop a plan, realise the solution and evaluate the outcome. This could be achieved using design program Revit 2020 to develop prototypes or products. Students demonstrate knowledge and skills associated with systems, processes and materials appropriate for the prototype and final solution. Students will be able to design stairs, table and a building etc. using Revit 2020.
Student Work
The following assessment types enable students to demonstrate their learning in Stage 2 Architectural Design (Design, Technology and Engineering - Industry or Entrepreneurial Design Solutions):
School Based Assessment | Weighting |
| 20% |
| 50% |
External Assessment | |
| 30% |
Information on the External Assessment – Resource Study
The task is a written assignment and should be up to a total maximum of 2000 words. The task must showcase and evaluate the solution or product. This Assessment is graded by the SACE Board.
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