Year 10 Design and Technology
Case Study of an Australian Designer
Length:
1000 words
maximum.
Marks /
value: 10% of course mark.
Date due:
Week 8, Term 1.
Special
instructions:
Class time will
be given to conduct research. May be worked on at home. Case study must be
word-processed.
Purpose of
this assignment
To become aware
of Australian design and the responsibilities of designers.
Outcomes
being assessed
5.2.1 Evaluates and explains the impact of past,
current and emerging technologies on the individual, society and environments.
5.3.1 Analyses the work and responsibilities of
designers and the factors affecting their work.
5.3.2 Evaluates designed solutions that consider
preferred futures, the principles of appropriate technology and ethical and
responsible design.
5.5.1 Uses appropriate techniques when communicating
design ideas and solutions to a range of audiences.
Task:
Present a case
study of an Australian design and/or designer from content covered in theory lessons,
from the list below, or of your own choice.
Define the
Task
The Case Study
should attempt to address the following criteria:
Ø
Biography
of designer /2
·
Date
and place of birth
·
Nature
of their work
Ø
Factors
influential in the design /2
·
Constraints
in the design
Ø
Use
of technology / innovation /2
Ø
Impact
on society and the environment /2
·
Ethical
implications
Ø
Future
developments in the design /2
Locate
Information
Use the Library
catalogue to find information in the Non-fiction section of the Library. The
Australian Encyclopedias may contain relevant information and the Internet will
also be useful. The sites below may be of interest.
http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/designersatwork/
http://www.cultureandrecreation.gov.au/articles/design/
Select and Analyse
You can use a combination of text
and images to present relevant information.
Organise and
Synthesise
Organise your
information under appropriate subheadings to cover all the information
requested in ‘Define the Task’ above. Synthesise information from a number of
sources into your own sentences and paragraphs.
Create and
Present
Present your
information neatly in a case study format.
Evaluate and
Reflect
Use the marking
guidelines below to help you achieve a mark in the higher performance bands.
Marking
Guidelines
|
Advanced |
§
Interesting, informative and thoroughly researched case study that is
successfully written in your own sentences and paragraphs. §
Extensively addresses all sections. §
Presentation is highly effective and includes any relevant graphics. §
The
bibliography includes a wide variety of resources and is set out following
the Library website guidelines. |
|
Highly
Competent |
§
Detailed, well researched case study that has been successfully
written in your own sentences and paragraphs. §
Thoroughly addresses all sections. §
Case study presentation is effective and includes any relevant
graphics. §
The
bibliography includes a variety of resources and is set out following the
Library website guidelines. |
|
Competent |
§
Informative case study where most sentences and paragraphs are written
in your own words. §
Addresses all sections. §
Clear presentation. §
The
bibliography contains a number of resources and is mostly set out correctly
following the Library website guidelines. |
|
Developing |
§
Basic case study with some attempt to write using own sentences and
words. §
Addresses most sections. §
Presentation can be improved. §
Limited bibliography that fails to follow the Library website
guidelines. |
|
Experiencing
Difficulty |
§
Superficial case study with little research and little attempt to
write using own sentences and words. §
Addresses a few sections. §
Presentation is not clear or easy to read. §
No bibliography. |
1. Glen Mercutt Steel
Architecture
2. Prof. Graeme Clark Bionic
Ear
3. Arthur Bishop Variable
Steering
4. Lawrence Hartnett FJ
Holden
5. Peter Nielsen Industrial
Design
6. Hargraves Kites
7. Ben Lexen Yachts
8. Michael Sanitary Sculpture
9. Bradfield Sydney
Harbour Bridge
10. Brian Davis Decors
11. Hills Hills
Hoist
12. Richardson Victa
Mower
13. Ford Motor Design Team Motor Vehicles
14. GMH Design Team Motor
Vehicles
15. John Haines Boats
16. Joe Adams Yachts
17. Phillip Cox Architecture
18. Tasmania “Seacat”
19. Stead Bros Trailers
20. RM Williams Saddles,
leathergoods
21. John Petty Australian
Plastic Profiles
22. Ralph Sarich Orbital
Engine
23. Charlie Brown Fashion
Designer
24. Rip Curl Fashion/
Surf Equipment
25. Adele Palmer/ Jag Fashion
Designer
26. Johnny Dexter Fashion
Swimwear Designer
Other designers or companies
may be investigated after consultation with your class teacher.
MARKING FEEDBACK SHEET
Student name
___________________________
|
Section |
Mark |
Comment |
|
Biography of designer o
Date and place of birth o
Nature of their work |
/10 |
|
|
Factors influential in the design o
Constraints in the design |
/10 |
|
|
Use of technology / innovation |
/10 |
|
|
Impact on society and the environment o
Ethical implications |
/10 |
|
|
Future developments in the design |
/10 |
|
|
TOTAL |
/50 |
|
Additional Comment