IDEAS
TECHNOLOGY FACULTY
| 🎓 Course Type | Elective |
|---|---|
| 🧩 Units | 1 |
| 🗓 Timing | Year 9 or 10, Semester 1 or 2 |
| ⏱ Hours per week | 3 |
| 📚 Prior Experience | Not required |
| ✏️ Selection | Possible to commence study with any of the above units |
| 🧭 Future Pathways | Provides a foundation in STEM skills applicable to innovative design, engineering and applied systems. |
Course Content
In the I.D.E.A.S program, students dive into hands-on projects that seamlessly integrate various disciplines, including Design and Technology, Digital Technology, and Science. This unique approach allows for deep exploration of exciting contemporary topics, encouraging students to apply design thinking and technological skills to research, conceptualise, and develop innovative products aimed at genuinely improving the lives of members of our community.
Students will master industry-standard CAD/CAM software for designing and producing physical objects, bridging the gap between digital concepts and tangible creations whilst critically investigating the rapid evolution of technology, its societal impacts, ethical considerations, and future trends, preparing them to adapt and contribute to a dynamic digital landscape.