Nelson Product Design and Technologies VCE Units 1-4

The new Nelson Product Design and Technologies VCE Units 1-4 has been carefully informed by teacher advice and student feedback, with the focus on inspiring VCE Product Design and Technologies students. Explicitly aligned to the new VCE Product Design and Technologies Study Design (2024-2027), this exciting new edition provides a comprehensive resource that guides students and teachers through the practical and theoretical demands of the course.

With explicit focus on the introduction of the double-diamond design process and a greater focus on sustainability and First Nations peoples’ design perspectives and practices, Product Design and Technologies assists students in developing the key skills and knowledge necessary to achieve success in VCE Product, Design and Technologies.

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Features:

• Explicitly tailored to meet the requirements and outcomes of the new VCE Product Design and Technologies Study Design (2024-2027), which has undergone a major revision.
• Clear and concise explanations of the Double Diamond design process and in-depth exploration of this four-stage model to assist students in their understanding and application of this new approach
• Genuine and authentic focus on First Nations peoples’ design perspectives and practices.
• Contemporary and relevant case studies of local designers, makers and business owners demonstrate the Key Knowledge and Key Skills being explored in the classroom.
• Previous student work reinforces the Key Knowledge and Key Skills necessary for student success.
• Detailed planners for each unit to assist teachers and students in balancing the practical and theoretical demands of the subject
• New exam support ensures students are prepared with exam practice questions, exemplar responses and marking breakdowns.

About the Authors

Jacinta O’Leary has taught Woodwork, Plastics, Junior Electronics and Visual Communication Design in various schools in Victoria. She currently teaches at Distance Education Centre Victoria, where she created courses for Design and Technology in the junior level, VCE Visual Communication Design, VCE Food and Technology and VCE Product Design and Technology. In 2010 Jacinta was the chief writer for the VCAA review of VCE Product Design & Technology 2012–2017. In 2015 and 2016 she contributed to the VCAA Assessment Criteria for the major task for this subject and she has been an exam assessor for many years. She has been a board member of the Design and Technology Teachers Association Victoria (DATTA Vic) since 2007, writing and editing DATTA Vic teacher support material for VCE Product Design and Technology and giving numerous presentations, both to teachers and students, on the subject.

Jill Livett has been teaching Technology Studies for over 20 years in state and independent schools. During that time, she has taught classes in VCE Wood and Fabrics, and Years 7–10 Design and Technology in the areas of Wood, Metal, Plastics and Fabrics, and Systems Technology. She currently teaches Years 6–9 Design and Technology at Overnewton Anglican Community College. Jill has supported the teaching of the Design and Technology learning area by organising and presenting workshops, developing curriculum material and organising conferences for DATTA Vic and the VCAA. She has taught Technology Education subjects at a number of universities, and is currently the Vice President of DATTA Vic.