Design
Design learning area contacts:
- Claire Hodge : +61 8 9273 6342 | Claire.Hodge@scsa.wa.edu.au
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ATAR
The Authority is reviewing the ATAR syllabuses. For more information see the Syllabus Review section below.
In the Design ATAR course students develop skills and processes for current and future industry and employment markets. Students are equipped with the knowledge and skills to understand design principles and processes, analyse problems and possibilities, and devise innovative strategies within design contexts. These include photography, graphics, dimensional design and technical graphics. The Design ATAR course also emphasises the scope of design in professional industries allowing students to maximise university pathways.
SyllabusGrading- ATAR Syllabus Year 11 (272.4 KB) Last updated: 20 Apr 2018 8:03am
- ATAR Syllabus Year 11 (280.4 KB)
- ATAR Syllabus Year 12 (366.3 KB) Last updated: 20 Jan 2021 10:36am
- ATAR Syllabus Year 12 (165.8 KB)
Support Materials-
Available work samples are housed within the Teacher Support Material Extranet. Teachers can login or register for an account at Extranet login.
Examination Materials- ATAR and General Year 11 and 12 Design Glossary (151.2 KB) Last updated: 17 Feb 2017 11:53am
- ATAR and General Year 11 and 12 Design Glossary (42.1 KB)
- ATAR Year 11 sample course outline (500.4 KB) Last updated: 04 Nov 2019 11:44am
- ATAR Year 11 sample course outline (364.8 KB)
- ATAR Year 11 sample assessment outline (442.5 KB) Last updated: 04 Nov 2019 11:47am
- ATAR Year 11 sample assessment outline (155.8 KB)
- ATAR Year 11 sample assessment tasks (515.7 KB) Last updated: 12 Nov 2019 11:20am
- ATAR Year 11 sample assessment tasks (198.7 KB)
- ATAR Year 12 sample course outline (478.3 KB) Last updated: 04 Nov 2019 11:49am
- ATAR Year 12 sample course outline (362.2 KB)
- ATAR Year 12 sample assessment outline (445.2 KB) Last updated: 05 Nov 2019 12:17pm
- ATAR Year 12 sample assessment outline (350.0 KB)
- ATAR Year 12 sample assessment tasks (496.9 KB) Last updated: 04 Nov 2019 10:47am
- ATAR Year 12 sample assessment tasks (370.7 KB)
- 2021 Practical (portfolio) examination requirements (2.1 MB) Last updated: 16 Apr 2021 12:45pm
- 2021 Practical (portfolio) examination marking key (471.4 KB) Last updated: 16 Apr 2021 12:45pm
- 2021 Practical examination – References/acknowledgements (124.1 KB) Last updated: 16 Apr 2021 12:47pm
- 2021 Practical examination – References/acknowledgements (99.4 KB)
- 2021 Practical examination – Declaration of authenticity (153.2 KB) Last updated: 16 Apr 2021 12:44pm
- 2020 Acknowledgement variations for ATAR course exams (586.9 KB) Last updated: 25 May 2021 7:51am
- 2020 Examination (2.3 MB) Last updated: 11 Feb 2021 2:26pm
- 2020 Summary examination report for candidates (126.0 KB) Last updated: 19 Mar 2021 12:36pm
- 2020 Marking key (879.3 KB) Last updated: 11 Feb 2021 2:26pm
- 2020 Practical (portfolio) examination (222.8 KB) Last updated: 11 Feb 2021 2:26pm
- Additional Past ATAR Course Examinations
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General
The Year 11 General Design course will be part of the Syllabus Delivery Audit in 2021. Please see the handbook below for further information.
The Authority is reviewing the ATAR syllabuses. For more information see the Syllabus Review section below.
In the Design General course students develop skills and processes for current and future industry and employment markets. Students are equipped with the knowledge and skills to understand design principles and processes, analyse problems and devise innovative strategies through projects. Students are able to focus on particular contexts from a choice of photography, graphics, dimensional design and technical graphics. The Design General course also emphasises the scope of design in trade based industries allowing students to maximise vocational pathways.
SyllabusGrading- General Syllabus Year 11 (268.7 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:06pm
- General Syllabus Year 11 (292.8 KB)
- General Syllabus Year 12 (304.3 KB) Last updated: 10 May 2018 10:46am
- General Syllabus Year 12 (155.2 KB)
Support Materials-
Available work samples are housed within the Teacher Support Material Extranet. Teachers can login or register for an account at Extranet login.
Externally Set Task Materials 2021- ATAR and General Year 11 and 12 Design Glossary (151.2 KB) Last updated: 17 Feb 2017 11:53am
- ATAR and General Year 11 and 12 Design Glossary (42.1 KB)
- General Year 11 sample course outline (506.5 KB) Last updated: 15 May 2020 2:37pm
- General Year 11 sample course outline (363.8 KB)
- General Year 11 sample assessment outline (437.0 KB) Last updated: 15 May 2020 2:39pm
- General Year 11 sample assessment outline (349.1 KB)
- General Year 11 sample assessment tasks (460.4 KB) Last updated: 15 May 2020 2:39pm
- General Year 11 sample assessment tasks (361.3 KB)
- General Year 12 sample course outline (506.0 KB) Last updated: 30 Aug 2019 9:56am
- General Year 12 sample course outline (360.6 KB)
- General Year 12 sample assessment outline (439.6 KB) Last updated: 30 Aug 2019 9:58am
- General Year 12 sample assessment outline (347.8 KB)
- General Year 12 sample assessment tasks (482.5 KB) Last updated: 30 Aug 2019 9:58am
- General Year 12 sample assessment tasks (375.1 KB)
Externally Set Task Materials 2020- 2021 DES General EST Unit 3 Content (330.4 KB) Last updated: 24 Sep 2020 1:08pm
Externally Set Task Materials 2019- 2020 General EST Unit 3 Content (299.9 KB) Last updated: 25 Sep 2019 3:41pm
Externally Set Task Materials 2018- 2019 General EST Unit 3 content (154.8 KB) Last updated: 20 Sep 2018 9:50am
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Externally set tasks with their associated marking key and work samples are teacher resources and are housed within the Teacher Support Material Extranet. Teachers can login or register for an account at http://senior-secondary.scsa.wa.edu.au/extranet/login.
Externally Set Task Materials 2017- 2018 General EST Unit 3 content (147.7 KB) Last updated: 22 Sep 2017 12:02pm
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Externally set tasks with their associated marking key and work samples are teacher resources and are housed within the Teacher Support Material Extranet. Teachers can login or register for an account at http://senior-secondary.scsa.wa.edu.au/extranet/login.
Externally Set Task Materials 2016- 2017 General EST Unit 3 content (165.6 KB)
- 2017 General EST Unit 3 content (153.3 KB) Last updated: 26 Sep 2018 9:43am
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Externally set tasks with their associated marking key and work samples are teacher resources and are housed within the Teacher Support Material Extranet. Teachers can login or register for an account at http://senior-secondary.scsa.wa.edu.au/extranet/login.
- General sample EST (301.9 KB)
- General sample EST (213.5 KB) Last updated: 22 Feb 2019 10:30am
- General sample EST marking key (325.8 KB)
- General sample EST marking key (191.2 KB) Last updated: 22 Feb 2019 10:30am
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Externally set tasks with their associated marking key and work samples are teacher resources and are housed within the Teacher Support Material Extranet. Teachers can login or register for an account at http://senior-secondary.scsa.wa.edu.au/extranet/login.
Syllabus Review
The Authority is reviewing the ATAR syllabuses. For further information, please contact:
John Newman
Manager, Curriculum and Assessment