YEAR 7 TECHNOLOGY MANDATORY
In year 7 the focus is on the design process, the work of designers and ICT.
Project based learning opportunities are integrated. Course material is available on Google Classroom.
Year 7 units of work offered by the TAS faculty include:
- Food to Go
- Aeronautics
- Timber Technology
- Metal Technology
- Promotional Design
- Natural Therapies
- The Built Environment
YEAR 8 TECHNOLOGY MANDATORY
In year 8 the focus is on developing design portfolios and improving students practical skills in specialised areas. Year 8 units offered by the TAS faculty include:
INTERIOR DESIGN
Discover your creative side through designing with fibre, yarn and fabric to create a fabulous interior décor piece to suit your room, or a colourful creation for any room in the house. Students will learn about the use of colour in dyeing and printing fabrics and production techniques using both machine and hand techniques. The work of interior designers in industry is examined and inspiration gained from looking at modern trends in interior design.
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
Architectural Design is a very important part of our lives. In this module students develop architectural concepts and present drawings, scale models and verbal presentations in areas that may include the design of holiday accommodation units, student bus shelters, and covered outdoor learning areas (COLAs).
STRUCTURAL & INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
Structural Design is an engineering based module of Technology (Mandatory), where students have the opportunity to design and construct scale models of everyday structures. These may include towers, bridges and hydraulic cranes. As part of the engineering design process the models will be tested to the point of destruction. This will give the students an insight as to how structures work and fail.
Students will also have an opportunity to compete in the CO2 dragster challenge against all other local schools. Students will also progress through the design process and research several engineering principles such as aerodynamics.
FOOD DESIGN
Imagine you run a design company in the business of throwing parties! Design, plan, and produce your very own Theme Party or get-together, including producing the invitations on the computer and all the food in practical cookery. Your group work will include costing, food preparation, organisation and games and entertainment for the party, culminating in presenting the party mock-up for evaluation by the client.
FASHION DESIGN
Have you ever wondered how those fashion designers work to create new clothing styles every season? Take a look back to previous fashion and forward through the study of the latest fashion designers and trends to learn the secrets of high fashion. Students will design and make a simple garment or apparel article for themselves which has a distinctive high fashion edge.
ACCESSORY DESIGN
Get creative with accessories made from the latest fabric, glass and plastic beads in modern fashion colours and designs. Students will explore the history of accessory design and discover the work of contemporary designers in the field of accessories as they apply some of their own special design flair to making jewellery, evening bags or hair accessories using fabric beads and mixed materials.
SOFTWARE DESIGN
This module is electronics based. Students will design a Lego based robot to perform a series of basic tasks. Students will gain experience in robotic software design and have the opportunity to participate in the Hunter Regional Robo Cup Junior Competition.
YEAR 8 ELECTIVES
In addition to the Technology (Mandatory) subjects studied in year 7 and 8, students are able to choose elective subjects in year 8. The elective subjects running in 2011 are:
ELECTRONICS
This course is based on learning through building practical electronic circuits. As a student of Electronics you will work in a specially equipped room using state-of-the-art technology to produce interesting and functional projects. Projects include an electronic game, a multi-purpose timer, a light activated alarm and an FM bug.
Students who find this course interesting will enjoy the study of Electronics in Years 9 and 10.
SWEET TEMPTATIONS
Tickle your taste buds, spoil yourself! Plan and prepare a variety of sweet foods for a number of occasions. Sample the best cakes, slices, pastry, biscuits and then create your own designer dessert. Skills developed through the study of Food Technology include the ability to design, communicate, manage and use resources.
Hands on experiences are encouraged at all times and food demonstrations are carried out throughout the course.
METAL TECHNOLOGY
Metal Technology is an introductory subject for the School Certificate course Industrial Technology – Metal. This subject will provides students with opportunities in designing and making small projects which include wind chimes, weather vanes, book ends, tool racks, spiral candle holders and decorative pendants.
This "hands-on" elective will enable students to develop and appreciate a variety of practical skills used to create quality projects. There is a component of associated theory directly related to the practical work covered.
TIMBER TECHNOLOGY
Wood Technology is an introductory subject for the School Certificate course Industrial Technology – Timber. It is a course which provides practical and theoretical components which relate directly to timber.
Students electing this course will develop a wide range of valuable skills. Workshop safety, care and maintenance of equipment, appreciating and economically using a natural and renewable resource are all important features of this course.