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'Design a Space' PowerPoint


Grade Work Samples
End of Stage 5 (end of Year 10)
Grade B Kim   Casey   Shannon   Robyn  
Grade C Sam   Pat   Lindsay   Jessie   Alex  
New Work Samples
Jamie

Description of activity

Students design and produce a PowerPoint for a ‘Space’ design which documents the process they have used to design a space. They include the following phases of the design process:

  • analysis of the brief and identification of the need or opportunity
  • client profile 
  • identification of the existing design
  • concept development
  • research on the work of a current designer from the focus area
  • design specifications

Context

In this unit, ‘Design a Space’, students are required to design, produce and evaluate a 3D model which represents a space for living or recreational purposes in response to the needs of a designated client. Students have undertaken a range of learning experiences in the application of an appropriate design process.

Outcomes

5.1.1 analyses and applies a range of design concepts and processes
5.3.1 analyses the work and responsibilities of designers and the factors affecting their work
5.5.1 uses appropriate techniques when communicating design ideas and solutions to a range of audiences

Criteria for assessing learning

Students will be assessed on their ability to:

  • apply a process of design in the development of the design project being undertaken
  • research the work of a current designer and explain how their work impacts on the design development
  • develop a PowerPoint presentation to communicate the design process followed.
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