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Overview
About Design
Design focuses on the application of design thinking to envisage creative products, services and environments in response to human needs, wants and opportunities.
Subject summary
| Subject type | Assessment | QCE credits | Contributes to ATAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | Internal assessment (75%) External assessment (25%) | Up to 4 | Yes |
What will students learn?
In studying Design, students will learn about:
- design in practice
- commercial design
- human-centred design
- sustainable design.
How will students be assessed?
Students will complete the following assessments:
- examination — design challenge (15%)
- project (35%)
- project (25%)
- examination (25%).
Where can Design lead?
Studying Design can lead to:
- architecture
- digital media design
- fashion design
- graphic design
- industrial design
- interior design
- landscape architecture.
More information
Email HPEandTech@qcaa.qld.edu.au or phone (07) 3864 0444.
Last reviewed: 3 December 2018
Last updated: 16 January 2019
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