YEARS 9 AND 10 ACADEMIC INFORMATION HANDBOOK OLD

DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY - CURRICULUM OPTIONS

SEMESTER 1 OPTIONS

 

TEEN KITCHEN

This course has a focus on developing and improving skills and knowledge through a variety of activities including exploring and designing juices and smoothies, developing sustainable food products for a food expo and creating healthy fast food for friends (and themselves). Students work in pairs to produce recipes such as apple strudel, cake, biscuits, stir-fries and nutritious savoury food. Students explore the social, ethical and sustainability factors surrounding the development, production, supply and consumption of food. The development of food solutions, focusing on the physical and sensory properties and the health and safety factors involved is a focus.

A consumables charge will be applied to this course.  This will be charged in addition to Tuition Fees.

2D AND 3D DESIGN

This course introduces students to 2D and 3D Design by developing their creative and technical skills through the design of unique products. The emphasis of the course is on creative innovation: utilising skills in graphic and dimensional design. Students will utilise a design process in order to design and create their own functional, but aesthetically pleasing products. They will develop their skills in graphic design packages such as Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop, and then utilise these skills to design and create their own unique products. During this course, students will create their own graphic designs, as well as utilise state-of-the-art equipment, such as laser cutters and 3D printer, to create unique, yet functional, 3D designs.

 

A consumables charge will be applied to this course.  This will be charged in addition to Tuition Fees.

WEBSITE AND APP CREATION

Becoming familiar with industry standard software and skills in website and application development will give students an advantage in a world increasingly dependent on technology.  In this course students will be exposed to the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite of software and various web authoring and application building software. This course also develops programming skills through the application of applying HTML5, CSS and JavaScript. Students will undertake a client or competition driven project using a design process to build websites and applications.

 

A consumables charge will be applied to this course.  This will be charged in addition to Tuition Fees.

UNDERSTANDING MATERIALS AND TOOLS

In this subject, students will be able to apply the Technology Process to design, produce and evaluate projects a variety of materials, such as wood, metal and plastic. Students will gain experience in using the tools and equipment available at the College, with a strong focus on safety, underpinned by using the OnGuard online safety training package. They will further develop skills in the use of the fixed machinery, portable power tools and hand tools of the wood/metal workshop. They will also explore the Technology Hub and the use of the laser cutter/engraver, vinyl cutter and 3D printer. Projects are undertaken throughout the year, each with a different focus. These projects incorporate existing and emerging technology trends such as, but not limited to:

  • Designing and Engineering
  • Laser cutting / engraving
  • CAD design

This subject will provide students the opportunity to develop creative and critical thinking skills and valuable problem-solving skills.

 

A consumables charge will be applied to this course.  This will be charged in addition to Tuition Fees.

FUNDAMENTALS OF PHOTOGRAPHY

Students will be introduced to the basic skills, techniques and processes involved in digital photography. They will learn how to produce professional and creative photographs through the use of digital SLR cameras and digital editing software. Students will develop visual literacy skills which will allow better interpretation and deeper interaction with the vast variety of visual media in today’s society and research famous photographers. This course is ideally suited for students interested in a career in design or photography or who want to enhance their creativity and skills in a medium they can enjoy as a lifelong hobby.

 

A consumables charge will be applied to this course.  This will be charged in addition to Tuition Fees.

TEXTILE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

This course will allow students to revise basic sewing skills and experiment with a variety of methods to construct and decorate fabrics, including the use of vliesofix, applique, machine and hand-embroidery, dispersal dyes and solar transfers. Students will learn how to create their own paper patterns and will become familiar with commercial patterns to construct clothing, sculptural textile forms and textile artworks.

 

A consumables charge will be applied to this course.  This will be charged in addition to Tuition Fees.

SEMESTER 2

 

BARISTA BLOGGER

This course enables students to develop an understanding of food styling and the development of foods for recipe construction. Photography techniques and other food styling tools are investigated. Students will also prepare a range of cost-effective meals that are both nutritional and appetising. In the second half of the course there is a focus on ‘café culture’, cultural foods and the Fair-Trade Movement. Students develop skills and knowledge in espresso coffee service and the hospitality industry. Food products

suitable for café service, home entertaining and hospitality are prepared. Food items such as bruschetta, soups, slices and pavlova roll are included. The course also focuses on developing skills and knowledge that a barista needs to work in the hospitality industry. This course explores the social, ethical and sustainability factors surrounding the development, production, supply and consumption of food.

 

It also investigates the development of food solutions, focusing on the physical and sensory properties and the health and safety factors involved.

 

A consumables charge will be applied to this course.  This will be charged in addition to Tuition Fees.

GRAPHIC DESIGN IN INDUSTRY

Students will be introduced to a number of activities designed to enhance problem-solving skills, creativity and visual literacy. They will complete tasks in different Design disciplines, such as illustration, corporate design, packaging and product design, as well as explore typography and tattoo designs.  Students will apply skills in a variety of different mediums, this may include freehand illustration, screen printing and software such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Students will complete written tasks in analysing designs and how Design is used in society. They will learn ethical and legal considerations related to Design. This subject is ideally suited to students interested in a career in creative industry including graphic design, illustration and multimedia.

 

A consumables charge will be applied to this course.  This will be charged in addition to Tuition Fees.

PROGRAMMING AND BIG DATA

In a world which is becoming increasingly data driven, many jobs require a high level of digital literacy and this course equips students with an understanding and an application of what ‘Big Data’ is and how it can be created, mined and used in society. The other core aspect of this course is developing strong programming skills which will foster problem-solving and critical-analysis skills, both of which are proven to improve performance in all subject areas. In addition to solving authentic problems through a project-based learning approach, students will have the opportunity to join the National Computer Science School Challenge, an online programming competition for high school students through the School of Information Technologies at the University of Sydney, as well as other worldwide competitions.

 

A consumables charge will be applied to this course.  This will be charged in addition to Tuition Fees.

MAKING WITH MATERIALS

In this subject students will be able to apply the Technology process to design, produce and evaluate projects using a variety of materials, such as wood, metal and plastic. Students will gain experience in using tools and equipment available at the College, with a strong focus on safety, underpinned by the OnGuard online safety training package. They will consolidate their skills in the use of fixed machinery, portable power tools and hand tools in the wood/metal workshop. They will continue to explore the Technology Hub. This involves the use of the laser cutter/engraver, vinyl cutter and 3D printer to further enhance/optimise learning outcomes. Projects are undertaken throughout the year, each with a different focus. These incorporate existing and emerging technology trends such as, but not limited to:

  • Furniture creation
  • 3D Printing and modelling
  • Electronics and laser cutting

This subject will provide students the opportunity to develop creative and critical thinking and valuable problem-solving skills as projects become increasingly more student driven.

 

A consumables charge will be applied to this course.  This will be charged in addition to Tuition Fees.

FASHION AND TEXTILE DESIGN

Students will create and manipulate patterns and fabrics to produce 2D and 3D wearable and decorative textile pieces. Students will also have the opportunity to create their own unique fabrics using a variety of techniques, including ‘devore’ and ‘wash away’ fabric construction, and to customise fabric using hand screen-printing and digital-printing techniques. Students will gain design and sewing skills to create new clothing and to upcycle and refashion existing garments.

 

A consumables charge will be applied to this course.  This will be charged in addition to Tuition Fees.