Stage 1 Design, Technology and Engineering: Woodwork – Contemporary Furniture

SACE CREDITS: 10 credits

KEY CONTACT: Ingrid Cobiac

RECOMMENDED BACKGROUND:
Year 9 Material Technologies and/or Year 10 Design and Technologies – Metalwork, Year 10 Design and Technologies – Woodwork.

COURSE CONTENT:
In this course, you will design and build modern flat-pack furniture using engineered materials such as MDF, plywood, and laminates. Projects will incorporate knock-down fittings, enabling furniture to be easily transported and assembled, reflecting current trends in efficient and sustainable design. You’ll focus on minimalist aesthetics and multifunctional use, creating pieces that are both stylish and practical. Assessment includes hands-on construction and a design folio documenting your process.

The Contemporary Furniture and Traditional Furniture course are offered at this year level with the intention to provide students with a greater opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge in this learning area. Please note these courses are different, and there is no requirement for students to do Contemporary or Traditional”. Students can choose either or both.

ASSESSMENT:
Students’ performance will be determined according to the subject’s Performance Standards, as outlined by the SACE Board. Students demonstrate evidence of their learning through the following assessment types:

Assessment types
1. Specialised skills task
2. Design process and solution

SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THIS SUBJECT LEADS TO: Stage 2 Design, Technology and Engineering – Woodwork

SUBJECT COSTS: Nil