Design and Technology
Accreditation period - Units 1-4: 2007-2011
The accreditation period for Design and Technology ends on 31 December 2011.
Curriculum
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Study Design (PDF - 335KB)
Details on areas of study, outcomes and assessment for Design and Technology Units 1-4: 2007-2011. The online version of the Study Design has been updated to include the amendment outlined below:-
Study Design Amendment
As published in the VCAA Bulletin, November 2006, p. 9.
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Study Design Amendment
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Study Summary (PDF - 57KB)
A summary of the VCE Design and Technology Study Design for 2007-2011. -
Summary of Changes
Details changes to the VCE Design and Technology Study Design and its key features for 2007-2011.
Assessment
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Assessment Handbook (DOC - 219KB)
Contains assessment advice for both School-assessed Coursework and the examination including the examination criteria. -
2009 Advice for School Assessment (PDF - 846KB)
VCAA Bulletin, Supplement 1, February 2009. This Supplement is in two sections.- Section A contains general information on school assessment including timelines, coursework audit, visitation and authentication.
- Section B includes Review by visitation - school checklist form, School-assessed Task assessment sheets and criteria for 2009.
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Additional teacher comment sheet (PDF - 36KB)
This comment sheet should be completed in instances where competencies may not have been clearly demonstrated in the student's final presentation. - Authentication Record form for School-assessed Tasks (PDF - 56KB)
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Examination Reports
Find past exams and sample exams for Design and Technology. -
School Assessed Task and School Assessed Coursework Reports
Find school assessed task and school assessed coursework reports for Design and Technology.
Support Material
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Frequently Asked Questions
As published in the VCAA Bulletin, December 2006, pp.8-9. -
Professional Development
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Design and Technology Teachers' Association (DATTA Vic)
(www.datta.vic.edu.au) -
Home Economics Victoria
(www.homeeconomics.com.au)
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Design and Technology Teachers' Association (DATTA Vic)
Articles and Excellence
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VCE Season of Excellence
An annual festival of works created by top VCE students. Includes previous Top Designs and information about exhibition. -
Designed to Inspire (www.museum.vic.gov.au/design)
View student folios from previous VCE Top Designs exhibitions. -
Furnishing Training Awards
VCAA Bulletin, August 2006, p. 24.
The Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority publishes administrative advice and regulations for the VCE in the VCE and VCAL Administrative Handbook 2009. Changes to advice and regulations occur during the year. The details of all such changes are published in the VCAA Bulletin and VCAA Bulletin P–10 on a regular basis. It is essential that VCE teachers familiarise themselves with advice and regulations in the VCE and VCAL Administrative Handbook and regularly check the VCAA Bulletin.
