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Learning and Teaching		Design & Technology Subject Index Professional Support Related Websites Show and Tell . Additional Resources Resource Reviews Resources for Sale Resources Distributed to Schools Technology (Mandatory) Years 7-10 Draft Writing Brief Design and Technology (Elective) Years 7-10 Draft Writing Brief . Professional Associations Institute of Industrial Arts Technology Education .
K-Yr 6 curriculum Years 7-10 curriculum Yrs 7-10 Subjects Years 11-12 HSC courses Yrs 11-12 Subjects K-Yr 6 Assessment Yrs 7-12 Assessment Yrs K-12 Focus Areas Homework	Home › Learning and Teaching › Yrs 7-10 Subjects › Design & Technology Design and Technology Design and Technology is designed to develop students' confidence, competence and responsibility in designing, producing and evaluating to meet needs and opportunities, and to understand the factors that contribute to successful design and production. Students will develop: knowledge and understanding about design theory and design processes in a range of contexts; knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the interrelationship of design, technology, society and the environment; creativity and an understanding of innovation and entrepreneurial activity in a range of contexts; skills in the application of design processes to design, produce and evaluate quality design projects that satisfy identified needs and opportunities; skills in research, communication and management in design and production; knowledge and understanding about current and emerging technologies in a variety of settings. Syllabus Resources A syllabus is a document that gives teachers an outline of what students are to be taught in a specific learning area. The syllabus and other supporting material for Design and Technology 7-10 is available from the Board of Studies.