DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY

METAL WORK

Over the course of 2023, Metalwork students from Year 7-10 developed an understanding of history of metal, metal characteristics, processes and materials. Students experimented with metals properties, produce small and large scaled metal projects through using a range of hand tools and machinery to develop their creative and innovate ideas along the product design process, whilst also exploring CAD software to illustrate design aesthetics in their design projects. Students also investigate global sustainability issues in the metalwork industry and issues affecting the use and production of metals and metal products. 

WOODWORK

During 2023 our classes centred around projects that advanced students’ knowledge, skills and understanding of timber and woodwork projects in design technologies studies. Students designed projects that follow the product design process through illustrative planning, researching, visualisations and productions thus increasing students’ skills over time. Students from years 7- 12 all created an assortment of beautifully designed timber and multimedia projects that given students the opportunity to learn a variety of skills from traditional hand cut joinery to more modern woodworking techniques, creative and innovative materials, and new emerging technologies. 

VCE WOODWORK

PRODUCT DESIGN TEXTILES 

This year in Textiles class students explored a variety of textile projects. To begin the Semester, students looked at Sustainability and the impacts Textiles and fast fashion have on the environment. Students were encouraged to find products they could upcycle and repurpose – or even repair any damaged items. The second project looked at fibres, fabrics and yarn. Students were able to choose a focus skill in either knitting or crochet work. Term four began by looking at different Fabric Dyes and processes.  

Students learnt about Indigenous Artist Katie West and some of the ways she used natural resources and processes to dye her fabric as a way of connecting to country. The students were asked to bring in a white item of clothing they would use to Tie Dye. The final project for the year was looking at the design and production process. Students learnt about what a Notion is (small features you would find on a sewn product such as; buttons, elastic, zips and clasps.) For their final project in Textiles they were asked to research a design for their pouch and they could make choices on the steps they followed and what notion to use.  

FOOD TECHNOLOGY STUDIES

During the extent of the 2023 school year, our Food Technology courses involved students from Year 7 – 10 investigating the relationship between food and personal, local and global health. They designed menus and selected appropriate ingredients to produce exquisite meals using a variety of skills, innovation, and techniques. Students learned to work in a safe and hygienic manner whilst continually evaluating their own work practices throughout the design process to produce beautifully tasteful food.