DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY

METAL WORK

In 2024, students from Year 7 to Year 12 embraced the art of metalwork like never before. From crafting imaginative designs to mastering technical skills, metalwork classes became a highlight of the year, sparking creativity and hands-on engagement. With innovative projects like creating intricate sculptures and functional tools, students explored the magic of transforming raw materials into tangible achievements. 

WOODWORK

Woodwork in 2024 was a hit for students from Year 7 to Year 12, blending creativity, craftsmanship, and a dash of sawdust! From designing intricate furniture to crafting unique projects with sustainability in mind, students discovered the joy of shaping timber into masterpieces. With hands-on learning and opportunities to express their individuality, woodwork classes ignited passion and pride in young creators, making each lesson an exciting adventure. 

VCE WOODWORK

VISUAL COMMUNICATION

It has been a fantastic 2024 in the design classes. This year we have been exploring new skills which have included, prototyping for environmental and product design. The year 9 students demonstrated great problem solving skills to design the graphics for their skateboard decks. Year 10 students showed refined detail while exploring digital design to produce clever images for their clothing designs. VCE classes saw new design fields and way of working from past years. Both year 11 and 12 classes explored professional design practice which allowed students to expand their knowledge and skills. A real highlight was the 3D models of building, digital and manual works displayed eye for details and function. I am so proud of all the creative works and hope all the students continue to be creative.

 Miss Burdett

BIG congratulations to Oscar Matties and friends (Xavier Nicholls and Frasier Shaw) who constructed DAZZA for Visual Communication Design class. This was part of his free topic which took over a month to construct, let alone to design. He is made up of PVC piping, 2 rolls of gaffer tape, liquid nails and 4000+ pipe cleaners. It was great to see the problem solving and team work that allowed DAZZA to come to life. 

TEXTILES

Students in Years 8 to 10 brought their creativity to life in textiles classes. From designing stylish garments to exploring sustainable practices like upcycling and weaving with natural fibres, textiles offered a vibrant mix of fun and hands-on learning. Students expressed their individuality through bold patterns, intricate stitching, and imaginative projects, discovering the endless possibilities of fabric and design. Explore how these young makers stitched together skills, innovation, and cultural awareness for a truly unforgettable year in textiles!

Year 8

Year 9

Knitting

Felting

FOOD TECHNOLOGY STUDIES

Students from Year 7 to Year 12 savoured every moment of Food Studies in 2024. From mastering cooking techniques to exploring global cuisines and sustainable food practices, the kitchen became a hub of creativity and excitement. Students whipped up delicious dishes, learned the art of meal planning, and even experimented with innovative food trends. With teamwork, skill-building, and a generous serving of fun, Food Studies inspired a passion for culinary arts and healthy living. Discover how young chefs turned up the heat in their classrooms and their taste buds!

Some of the sensational food created in Cooking classes:

ICT- DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES

Classes for Years 9 and 10 sparked curiosity and innovation as students dived into the digital world. From coding games and building websites to exploring AI and cybersecurity, ICT became an adventure in creativity and problem-solving. With hands-on projects and cutting-edge tools, students honed skills that prepared them for a tech-driven future, all while having a blast along the way. Explore how these digital pioneers turned technology into a playground of endless possibilities!

Throughout the course of Term 2, a select group of students from Years 9 and 10 volunteered to be part of a 10-week pilot program with the South Gippsland Shire and the TAC (Traffic Accident Commission) to design, script, create and edit a series of short 360° Virtual reality videos targeted at driver distraction in youth. The first stage was for students learning about types of driver distraction and then analyse road safety videos from Australia and abroad for their content and messages. They then scripted, rehearsed their own unique driver distraction stories with the use of specialised software for editing, 360° cameras and virtual reality headsets.

On Monday June 3rd Korumburra Secondary College became a Hollywood film studio, to shoot the student’s video.