Computers and Design students build on concepts, skills and processes developed in earlier years, and teachers will revisit, strengthen and extend them as needed. In Year 8, students have opportunities to learn about technologies in engineering principles and systems and Materials and technologies specialisations. Students are provided with opportunities to design and produce products, services and environments. Some of these tasks involve using CAD software and opportunities are there for students to use creativity, innovation and enterprise skills with increasing independence and collaboration.
Students investigate design and technology professions and the contributions that each makes to society through creativity, innovation and enterprise. Students are expected to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of design ideas and technologies.
Students identify the sequences and steps involved in design tasks. They have opportunities to develop plans to manage design tasks, including safe and responsible use of materials and tools, and apply management plans to successfully complete design tasks. Students establish safety procedures that minimise risk and manage a project with consideration to safety and efficiency, when making solutions.