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This major prepares students to take on the challenges of teaching a range of Design and Technology subjects across Years 7 to 12. The major provides a strong theoretical foundation for the study and practice of design and technology across a variety of media and technologies. The focus of the study will be on the design process, including practical manipulation of materials and systems designs within the context of contemporary technologies.
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Secondary Design and Technology Teacher
This major provides students with the opportunity to become Design and Technology teachers in schools.
Students are required to complete 10 Content units and 2 Curriculum units. Content units educate students in the subject area and the Curriculum units explain how to teach the subject area to others.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| DTM1104 | Materials Design and Technology 1 | 15 |
| DTM1105 | Materials Design and Technology 2 | 15 |
| DTM2104 | Materials Design and Technology 3 | 15 |
| DTM2105 | Materials Design and Technology 4 | 15 |
| DTC3101 | Visual Communication and Design 2 | 15 |
| DTM2201 | Materials Technology 4 | 15 |
| DTC2101 | Visual Communication and Design 1 | 15 |
| DTS3101 | Systems Design 1 | 15 |
| DTS3102 | Systems Design 2 | 15 |
| CUR4210 | Curriculum Enrichment for the Major Secondary Specialisation | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| DTE2110 | Design and Technology Education 1 | 15 |
| DTE3110 | Design and Technology Education 2 | 15 |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
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