Glendowie College

10 Hard Materials (Workshop Technology)

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr C. Sunde.

MYP Design

Optional Subject

Course Overview

This course builds on what students have learnt in Year 9 Design to further their knowledge and skills in the workshop environment. The skills used in this course build toward Year 11 Building and Construction.

Objectives

To engage students in technological practice.
Analyse existing products for inspiration.
Research.
Client communication.
To develop creative and practical skills.
To further develop critical thinking skills.
Find creative solutions to problems.

Content

Applied design using different materials.
Client communication to drive design ideas.
Functional modelling to confirm design concepts.
Making products from various materials.
Workshop and hand tool skills.
Safe use of equipment and workshop safety.

MYP Unit	Outline
Workshop Health and Safety	Students learn how to work safely with a variety of tools and machines.
Bookshelf Project	Students use a variety of hand tools to construct a freestanding bookshelf for an identified client.
Tick, Tack, Toe	Students design and make their own tick, tack, toe boards using hand tools. They develop their own characters using either laser cutting or 3D printing.

Faculties:

Technology

Assessment Policy & Procedures

Pathway

11 Building, Construction and Allied Trades Skills (BCATS)

Subject and Associated Costs

Course Costs: $40.00
Associated Costs: Nil.