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The Space: ABC Arts Online
In the Design and Technology
HSC course you will learn about trends in designing and producing.
One way of keeping up to date is to make the following web site,
The
Space: ABC Arts Online 
,
one of your favourites. The Space contains lots of contemporary
items about designers, processes and technological developments
which impact on the arts and design. For example, at the time
of writing this tutorial there was an article on Phillip
Treacy , a UK milliner
who was exhibiting his work in Melbourne.
You may find the web site a useful source of examples that can be used when writing answers for your HSC written paper.
Outcomes
This material addresses aspects of the following syllabus outcome:
H2.1 The student explains the influence of trends in society on design and production.
Source: Board of Studies NSW, Stage 6 Design and Technology Syllabus, Preliminary and HSC Courses (1999)
Activity
- Select two items from the
current pages available on The Space and discuss the issues
arising from the trends examined. It is best to select the Design
option. Ideally select items that relate in some way to your
major design project, either specifically if you're lucky, or
to the overall design area you are involved in or the design
process.
Remember a discussion text identifies issues and presents points for and /or against.
- An example of the type
of question you could be asked in the HSC written paper is:
Question 14 (15 marks)
Communication and the nature of the information age are rapidly changing. Technologies that were previously considered advanced are becoming commonplace and new and emerging technologies are revolutionising the way in which we approach everyday tasks.
- Identify a new or emerging technology, and describe features that distinguish it from existing technology. (3)
- Explain the likely social and economic impacts of this new or emerging technology. (4)
- Analyse the important
factors that would need to be involved in moving emerging technologies
into a successful innovation in the marketplace. Give examples
to illustrate your answer. (8)
Using one of the design issues you find on The Space respond to this question.
Why not bookmark The Space and check on it once a month to keep yourself up-to-date with some of the latest trends.
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