Design & Technology 8
TECHNOLOGY FACULTY
| š Ā Course Type | Elective |
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| š§© Ā Units | 1 |
| ā± Ā Hours per week | 3 |
| āļø Ā Selection | 1 - 3 Technology Electives to be selected in Year 8 |
| š§ Ā Future Pathways | Leads to further elective study of Design and Technology in Years 9 and 10 |
Design and Technology is a practical subject that offers students the opportunity to organise information, materials, processes, tools and equipment to design, make and appraise their work. It provides for self-expression through a design brief.
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Student projects may include a variety of materials, including wood, wood veneers, acrylic and any other material that they might wish to use. Research work based on these different materials will be covered as homework assignments.
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Units of work are organised in such a way that students can develop confidence in using a variety of hand tools, equipment and machinery relevant to the construction of their design projects. They will also undertake a project working in small groups to create objects and tools to enhance the Grade 3 garden
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Students will be expected to communicate their ideas graphically as they work through the design process that includes sketches, notes and drawings.
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Students are assessed on the degree to which they can:
- Demonstrate a knowledge of tools, equipment and machinery
- Demonstrate a knowledge of timbers, their properties and uses
- Select and use technologies
- Understand the design principles in work undertaken
- Communicate ideas and information
- Plan, organise and complete activities.
Evidence of achievement is gathered from theory tests, practical work, poster presentation and classroom observation.ā
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