Level 3 Materials and Processing Technology Design
Course Description
MPD uses Hard Materials Technology to design and make a project.
In Design Technologies, students will study how products are designed for specific situations. Students will develop an understanding of graphics practice using design and visual communications techniques exploring and presenting design ideas across a range of different contexts.
Students will also learn about technological practice and develop practical workshop-based skills looking at how materials are transformed and the techniques and processes used in design and manufacturing industries. Students will use computer-based design and manufacturing as part of their course work including designing a product using computer-aided design and setting up and using the laser cutter and or 3d printer to produce it.
The course will involve
- Product design: Students will develop designs for products such as speakers, headphones, furniture, lighting, and storage solutions.
- Idea Presentation: the ability to find the most appropriate method of showcasing ideas to a specific audience – this may be using a website, presentation boards, posters, models, and the use of computer-aided design (CAD).
- Technological Practice: including research, concept generation, and evaluation of practice.
- Workshop practices: including laser cutter/CNC/Digital design and manufacturing (CAM)
- Spatial Design: exploring space through architectural, interior, exterior, landscape, and the design of public spaces. (Note! The Spatial Design Element is intended for students wanting to study DVC only and study Architecture at a University)
Recommended Prior Learning
Students need to have gained an achieved in AS91342 (Develop a product design through graphics practice) or AS91357 (Undertake effective development to make and trial a prototype. For entry into Level 3 DTC
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.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Generic Technology 3.3 - Develop a conceptual design considering fitness for purpose in the broadest sense
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Generic Technology 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of how technological modelling supports technological development and implementation
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Construction and Mechanical Technologies 3.20 - Implement complex procedures to integrate parts using resistant materials to make a specified product
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Construction and Mechanical Technologies 3.22 - Implement complex procedures to make a specified product using a Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) machine
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Construction and Mechanical Technologies 3.25 - Demonstrate understanding of a complex machine
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 23
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.