ATARMAxxing
QCE DesignPractice Examination 14
| Reading time | 15 minutes |
| Writing time | 2 hours |
| Total marks | 34 |
| Questions | 3 |
| Structure | Section A — 3 Q, 34 marks |
This paper covers
- Unit 3 Human-centred design — divergent thinking, empathy, universal/inclusive design principles
- Unit 4 Sustainable design — redesigning existing products/environments, life cycle thinking, circular economy
- Design elements and principles applied to built environment/furniture design
- Reclaimed timber as a sustainable material — ecological, social and economic implications
- Community infrastructure design — shared-use kiosk, tool library, public space
- Divergent thinking strategies — SCAMPER, morphological analysis, biomimicry, provocation
- Design criteria construction and application in evaluation
- Schematic and ideation sketching conventions — orthographic, isometric, section views, annotations
- Trade-off analysis and reasoned design judgement
- QCAA Assessment Objectives 2, 4, 5, 6
Students are permitted to bring into the examination the materials normally allowed for this subject. Answer all questions in the spaces provided.
This is an ATARMAxxing practice paper. It is not an official examination and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced by the VCAA, NESA or the QCAA.
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