Self-direction is encouraged so that students apply their skills within the development and articulation of a project brief. Project documentation and presentation methods are expected to reflect a substantial sophistication of design ideas and communication techniques. Projects undertaken consider a range of manufacturing processes and production systems used in industry and demonstrate a professional focus on the design process. Collaboration with industry is utilised in the development of projects. Students acquire knowledge of detailing, construction techniques and costing. Designs are realised as either scaled models or full-scale prototypes.