BOS Syllabus

Course Content

HSC Course 120 indicative hours

Each of the content areas are addressed through the major design project, case study and through other teaching and learning activities. Innovation and Emerging Technologies The study of: · designs and design practice · factors which may impact on successful innovation (Charles) · entrepreneurial activity (Josh) · the impact of emerging technologies ( · the impact on Australian society ( · historical and cultural influences (Timmy) · ethical and environmental issues · creativity. (Hugo) As part of this study, students will complete a case study of an innovation which includes reference to the above factors. Designing and Producing The study of: · Project proposal and project management - identification and exploration of the need - areas of investigation - criteria to evaluate success - action, time and finance plans - selection and use of resources · Project development and realisation - design theory and practice - creativity - research - development and evaluation of ideas - study of practices in industrial and commercial settings as they relate to the major design project - production techniques - communication - safe working practices · Project evaluation (Angus) - criteria for evaluation - analysis of evaluation - impact of the major design project on the individual, society and the environment. As part of this study, students will complete a major design project.

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