Level 1 Materials Design and Technology
MDT100 Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr M. Hales.
Recommended Prior LearningYear 10 PDT course is a requirement. Experience in other Technology courses may be considered.
If you are selecting this subject without the recommended prior learning, your acceptance is subject to HoD approval.
L1 MDT
Technology is intervention by design. In this course, you will learn ways to solve problems through design. You will experience learning across all three curriculum strands to ensure you become designers of successful, fit for purpose outcomes. In this course, you will make your products predominantly using Hard Materials such as wood and plastics.
This course is comprised of a single project which is studied in depth. Students investigate 'What is Good Design ?' by looking at famous design and designers, what made these so successful ? Students then apply this knowledge by devising consepts using elements of 'Good Design' in their own work. A best solution is selected from a range. This best solution is presented to their client and this is developed in practical detail. The outcome is evaluated by the student and the client. Is it fit for purpose ? Can it be improved ?
Projects culminate in the submission of a design portfolio and technical outcome/prototype.
In Year 11, you will be predominantly using design to develop outcomes. You can explore design ideas using either CAD (Techsoft Design, Adobe Illustrator, Sketchup) or Drawing techniques (Sketching, Rendering, Instrumental Drawing). You will also learn how to use CAM processes such as Laser Cutting.
Course Overview
Term 1
What is Good Design ? Concept development and liaison with a client. Workshop testing. Design Elements.
Term 2
Further design and prototyping. Workshop testing
Term 3
Final developments of outcome
Term 4
Finalizing portfolio.
Pathway
Level 2 Product Design and Technology, Level 2 Trades
Career PathwaysCollision Repair Technician, Automotive Electrician, Automotive Technician, Automotive Refinisher, Fabrication Engineer, Building Contractor, Building and Construction Labourer, Building and Construction Manager, Cabinet Maker, Carpenter, Coachbuilder/Trimmer, Stonemason, Furniture Finisher, Joiner, Animator/Digital Artist, Business Analyst, Patternmaker, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Artist, Sound Technician, Baker, Tailor/Dressmaker, Cutter, Fashion Designer, Sewing Machinist, Trainer, Graphic Designer, Jeweller, Technical Writer, Make-up Artist, Graphic Pre-press Worker, Visual Merchandiser, Exhibition and Collections Technician, Florist, Game Developer, Photographer, Printer, Signmaker, User Experience Designer, Garment Technician, Software Developer, Architect, Architectural Technician, Boat Builder, Naval Architect, Surveyor, Urban/Regional Planner, Civil Engineer, Civil Engineering Technician/Draughtsperson, Interior Designer, Industrial Designer, Conservator, Quantity Surveyor, Systems Administrator, Information Technology Architect, Landscape Architect, Landscaper, Project Manager, Roofer, Network Administrator, Geospatial Specialist, Security Analyst, Penetration Tester, Security Consultant, Fire Engineer