A programme for Design & Technology, Industrial Technology & Construction students, Years 7 - 12.

Kitchens are one of the most renovated spaces in the home. A building designer describes the principles he uses when designing. Then we will see how a family designs and implements the construction of their new kitchen, in conjunction with their builder. We follow the design concept of the renovation and move onto the various stages of construction: demolition - sub-contractors - cabinetmaking and installation - bench top design and installing - the changes made to improve the design - designing and constructing of a special servery and window - and the finishing touches.

SUBJECT AREAS: SENIOR and JUNIOR   Design & Technology, Industrial Technology

STUDY AREAS: SENIOR   Design - Form & Function, Problem Solving, Management, Evaluation,    Technology, Construction    JUNIOR  Design, Building & Construction, Renovation      

KEY LEARNING AREAS
The programme examines the DESIGN PROCESS, which involves the RESEARCH involved to create a variety of DIFFERENT DESIGN CONCEPTS within the one project. Then a STATEGY has to implemented to achieve the desired outcome. However there often needs to be CONTINUOUS EVALUATION, and if a problem exists then a SOLUTION has to be inplemented. Finally when the project is completed has it satisfied the AIMS of the client, in both FUNCTIONALITY and AESTHETICS? And has the project been finished within the BUDGET?

You can view the script.       You can view the Teachers' notes.

Play preview video with excerpts from the programme

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