1. Materials and systems Pathway Subject(s): VCE Systems Engineering
Possible Partner Subject(s): Wood, Robotics

2. Course Outline Assessment
Materials and Systems involves the design, creation, operation and evaluation of an integrated product. It will develop the students’ understanding of the systems design and manufacturing process. It will also highlight the range of factors that influence the planning, sustainable construction materials content and evaluation of the given system.
The course will provide students with the skills necessary to design and produce a mechanical and/or electronic system which will perform a function designed by the student. Continuing from earlier Materials/Technology and Digital Technology classes, Materials and Systems is considered to be beneficial for students planning to study VCE Systems Engineering in 2019.
Assessment
The course is divided into two areas of study; the portfolio component and the practical component. Theory work consists of a client based portfolio and research task work which will account for 60% of the final result, where practical work is assessed against a set criteria and will account for the remaining 40%.

3. Topics Covered Technical drawing
This unit will introduce correct parameters and layout of the industry standard technical diagram. Inclusions such as common measurement and symbol placement as well as isometric and orthographic presentation.
Effective Portfolio Design
Students will study portfolio design and content; what is necessary to include and how to tackle a successful portfolio.
Systems Engineering
An introduction to Systems where students will study a broad range of designs from their simplest form to more advanced. Students will learn how they can effectively implement a suitable and achievable design.

4. Topics continued… Fabrication and Materials
Fabrication skills and also correct selection and use of equipment are addressed. This also includes variation of technique working with a wide selection of materials of different physical make up.
Technology and Society
How the use of technology has impacted society from its design, use and disposal. As a pre-requisite of students’ final product, the inclusion of sustainable materials are an integral parameter of the design brief and submission.