When: Friday 13th February, 9:30am - 3:30pm 

Where: Abbotsford Convent 

Presenter: Jacinta O'Leary

Cost:

• $225 for members
• $325 for non-members 
• $125 for students/pre-service teachers (only available to student members - note student membership is free)

Morning tea & Lunch will be provided, and participants will receive a resource package with a range of student activities.

This professional learning workshop is designed to get you ready for the year ahead. It is ideal for educators who are new or returning to VCE Product Design & Technologies teaching, or those who simply want to improve their knowledge and understanding of the study design. 

The session will break down the study design for VCE PD&T Unit 1 (Design Practices) and Unit 3 (Ethical Product Design), offering weekly timetables, tips on addressing design practices, ethical product design & development, the cross-study specifications, and much more.

Jacinta will focus on;

Unit 3

• methods of manufacturing
• sustainability frameworks and strategies
• planned obsolescence 
• new and emerging technologies and materials
• The Double Diamond Design approach and its application for Unit 3
• Unit 3 Outcome 1 SAC
• SAT requirements

Unit 1

• Working collaboratively and in teams
• Developing and conceptualising designs
• Generating, designing and producing
• Cross Study Specifications
• The Double Diamond Design approach and its application for Unit 1
• Assessment requirements

You'll leave with a full pack of student resources and the confidence to deliver this content successfully with your classes.

Disclaimer

The approaches outlined in this workshop are those of the presenters and do not necessarily reflect the views of DATTA Vic. While all attempts have been made to align the advice and suggestions with VCAA expectations, the material has not been verified by VCAA. Presenters have acted with all available information from VCAA at the time of publication. Responsibility for any loss resulting from action or refraining from action in response to the material must be accepted by users. Teachers must refer to the mandatory documents in relation to the study from VCAA, available online and updated every year.

DATTA Vic cancellation policy

DATTA Vic will refund the full fee if you cancel 4 or more working days before a workshop.. We will charge 50% of the fee if you cancel 1 to 3 days before the event, unless a medical certificate is provided.

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