11–12Graphics and Multimedia Technology 11–12 Syllabus (2026)

Explore types of computer-aided drafting (CAD) software and their functions

Follow a sequence to produce a CAD image

Modify an existing graphical image using CAD software

Participate in developing pictorial drawings of simple product parts using CAD software

Produce drawings for a variety of purposes using CAD software

Participate in creating final presentation renders using CAD software

Explore how animation is used to present design ideas using CAD software

Participate in developing models based on CAD drawings using materials or 3-dimensional (3D) printers

Compare the processes of producing manual drawings and CAD drawings

Explore ways artificial intelligence (AI) can be used in CAD in the design process

Identify common features of familiar buildings and their functions

Explore a variety of buildings to identify their features

Engage with a range of architectural drawings to observe features

Identify shapes and symbols used in architectural drawings

Identify scales and units of measurement used in architectural drawings

Convert between metric units of length to determine the measurements of an architectural design

Explore traditional and contemporary Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander architectural designs

Apply safe work practices and work health and safety (WHS) guidelines when using drawing tools, devices or materials

Identify possible workplace injuries related to producing an architectural drawing and suggest ways to improve safety

Sketch simple house layouts

Develop pictorial drawings of simple architectural details

Select and use measurement tools when developing an architectural drawing

Participate in technical drawing

Participate in adding detail to architectural drawings

Participate in applying basic rendering techniques to prepare drawings for presentation

Participate in constructing simple physical models of designs

Explore familiar types of engineered products used in daily life

Identify parts of familiar engineered products and their functions

Explore the design of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander engineered structures

Engage with different types of engineering drawings to observe features

Identify standard graphical symbols, scales and units of measurement used in an engineering drawing

Convert between metric units of length to determine the measurements of a product

Estimate the amount of material required for a simple product using basic measurements

Apply safe work practices and work health and safety (WHS) guidelines when using drawing tools, devices or materials

Sketch the main components of an engineered product

Participate in constructing an engineering drawing

Select and use measurement tools when developing an engineering drawing

Engage in adding detail to an engineering drawing

Participate in applying basic rendering techniques to prepare drawings for presentation

Recognise common file formats used for 3D printing or laser cutting

Collaborate to construct models using materials or 3D printers

Explore how technologies can be used to automate part of the engineering drawing process

Recognise resources used to produce digital and non-digital technical graphics

Identify materials used in engineered products

Identify how industry processes, including material selection, impact the environment

Recognise sustainable choices in design

Identify features of building design that save energy