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This section is worth the most in the folio. You need to use cognitive organisers such as flow charts, concept maps, sketches, photographs, digital images, written procedures, a log book or diary, letters and interveiws. This part of the folio includes the following headings: (click the star to go to that section).
Evidence of creativity and innovation
Consideration of design factors
Use of communication and presentation techniques
Industrial and commercial practices
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The information from each of these Folio Components is taken from the Excel HSC and Preliminary Design and Technology Study Guide by Suzanne Strazzari and Deborah Trevallion (2003)
You must analyse a range of design factors and explain how they are used in your folio. These factors may include:
The information from each of these Folio Components is taken from the Excel HSC and Preliminary Design and Technology Study Guide by Suzanne Strazzari and Deborah Trevallion (2003)
Evidence of both primary and secondary research is required here and a range of research techniques should be employed to support the project. Gathering information is only a small part of the marks allotted to the research question.
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Primary and secondary research
The information from each of these Folio Components is taken from the Excel HSC and Preliminary Design and Technology Study Guide by Suzanne Strazzari and Deborah Trevallion (2003)
Experimentation and testing can be carried out in many ways but be sure to have a reason to test. Testing must be done on the same types of materials you will use in the project.
Documentation of these procedures is required. |
The information from each of these Folio Components is taken from the Excel HSC and Preliminary Design and Technology Study Guide by Suzanne Strazzari and Deborah Trevallion (2003)
In this section you need to document how you used the information
you gathered during your research and testing. More successful
students will explain how they changed sections of their MDP
because of the conclusions drawn from the experimenting processes, if applicable.
The information from each of these Folio Components is taken from the Excel HSC and Preliminary Design and Technology Study Guide by Suzanne Strazzari and Deborah Trevallion (2003)
The use of good communication and presentation techniques will help you get your message across to the markers. Remember that the quality is more importanat than the quantity.
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The information from each of these Folio Components is taken from the Excel HSC and Preliminary Design and Technology Study Guide by Suzanne Strazzari and Deborah Trevallion (2003)
Evidence of ongoing application must be included in your folio. You must prove to the markers that this was your project and that you completed all the work yourself.
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The information from each of these Folio Components is taken from the Excel HSC and Preliminary Design and Technology Study Guide by Suzanne Strazzari and Deborah Trevallion (2003)
An industrial setting involves a manufacturing workshop environment whilst a
commercial setting is any other business. In this section you need to clearly
explain the similarities and difference of the materials, tools and techniques that you
have used in comparison with those used in a commerical or industrial setting.
Remember to discuss OH&S regulations, Australian Standards and the
protection of intellectual property.
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The information from each of these Folio Components is taken from the Excel HSC and Preliminary Design and Technology Study Guide by Suzanne Strazzari and Deborah Trevallion (2003)