QCE DesignPractice Examination 18

This paper covers

• Human-centred design (Unit 3) applied to multi-generational outdoor dining furniture
• Sustainable design (Unit 4) — circular economy, life cycle thinking, ecological/social/economic sustainability
• Divergent thinking strategies — SCAMPER, biomimicry, analogical thinking, morphological analysis
• Universal design and inclusive design principles across age cohorts
• Design elements and principles — form, function, material, texture, proportion, balance
• Evaluation against multi-criteria design criteria including sustainability trade-offs
• Schematic and ideation sketching conventions — orthographic, isometric, section views, annotation
• Community park context — Australian standards, public amenity, vandal resistance, weather exposure
• Cultural and ethical considerations — Indigenous community use, accessibility obligations under DDA
• Life cycle assessment, materials selection — reclaimed timber, recycled steel, bio-based composites

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.