11 Design and Engineering

SACE Stage 1: 10 Credits / 1 Semester / Technologies

SACE Website:  https://www.sace.sa.edu.au/web/design-technology-and-engineering/

Pre-Requisite:  Nil

SUBJECT OVERVIEW

This course develops student capabilities in both product design and architectural design, preparing them with real-world skills used across engineering, architecture, and manufacturing industries.

Students will explore engineering and architectural design solutions using advanced 3D Computer Aided Design (CAD) software such as Autodesk Fusion 360 and Trimble SketchUp. They will gain practical experience with Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) technologies including 3D printing, laser cutting, and CNC routing.

Students will undertake a design process in response to a design brief, producing either a functional product or a scaled architectural model. Both manual and digital fabrication methods will be used, with final designs presented alongside technical drawing folios to meet industry standards.


Topics may include

  • Computer Aided Design (CAD)
  • Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) machining
  • Product and Architectural design principles and methods
  • Resource investigation and analysis
  • Hand drawing skills
  • 3D printing
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ASSESSMENT

This subject consists of two assessment types:

  • Specialised skills tasks – 30%
  • Design process & product – 70%

Students are assessed against the design, technology and engineering SACE performance standards:

  • Investigation and analysis
  • Design, development and planning
  • Production
  • Evaluation

Additional Information

No additional costs.

Last Updated: July 2025

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