This is a dynamic and engaging course where students develop skills and the knowledge to use a variety of professional machinery in the production of woodwork projects with an emphasis on design and joinery. There is a strong focus on lateral thinking in the creation of individual works. Students are taught to work safely and sustainably in a custom built workshop.

Woodwork is a subject suited to both male and female students as each project retains sufficient flexibility in design to cater to the interests of all participants.

Unit 1

Students interact with a variety of items that have been specifically designed to meet certain needs. Students are introduced to the fundamentals of design. They learn to communicate various aspects of the technology process by constructing what they design.

Throughout the process, students learn about the origins, classifications, properties and suitability for purpose of the materials they are using, and are introduced to a range of production equipment and techniques. They develop materials manipulation skills and production management strategies, and are given the opportunity to realise their design ideas through the production of their design project.

Unit 2

Students interact with products designed for a specific market. They use a range of techniques to gather information about existing products and apply the fundamentals of design. Students learn to conceptualise and communicate their ideas and various aspects of the design process within the context of constructing what they design.

Throughout the process, students learn about the origins, classifications, properties and suitability for end use of materials they are working with. Students are introduced to a range of technology skills and are encouraged to generate ideas and realise them through the production of their design projects. They work within a defined environment and learn to use a variety of relevant technologies safely and effectively.

Students, in consultation with teachers, select projects of interest and then design and make products suitable for a specific market.

Within the context of materials design and technology; students are provided with opportunities to meet each of the following outcomes:

Outcome 1:  Technology process
Outcome 2:  Understanding the use of materials
Outcome 3:  Using technology skills
Outcome 4:  Understanding materials, society and the environment

Prerequisite:  Nil

Cost: There is a materials fee of $50 for this subject to cover basic materials and students pay for their own timber.

Pathway:  Units 1 & 2 lead to Units 3 & 4 in Year 12.

Gain the skills and knowledge to communicate design concepts.

This course enables students to learn about a broad range of technical drawing skills and terminology. It is designed to follow on from Year 10 Technical Graphics and provide the necessary information to enable the student to further develop their knowledge and skills.

Students will design and create drawings in both 2 and 3 dimensions through a variety of processes including sketching, freehand rendering and Computer Aided Drafting (CAD). They will study the basic elements and principles of design, discover concept development strategies and explore techniques used by successful designers.

Technical Graphics is a subject suited to both male and female students as each project retains sufficient flexibility in design to cater to the interests of all participants.

Unit 1

The focus of this unit is to introduce design process and practice. Students learn that design can be used to provide solutions to design problems and communication needs. They are introduced to basic design skills and a range of techniques within a defined context to demonstrate control over the elements and principles of design.

Unit 2

The focus of this unit is personal design. Students learn that they visually communicate aspects of their personality, values and beliefs through their affiliations and their manipulation of personal surroundings and environments. Students explore design elements and principles and the design process in a project communicating something of themselves. Students increase familiarity with basic production skills and processes, materials and technologies.

Prerequisites: Nil

Pathway:  Units 1 & 2 lead to Units 3 & 4 in Year 12

If you are interested in working with unique materials, including hand-made glass and precious metals to create, fused glass artworks, jewellery and three-dimensional artifacts, then this is the course for you.

Students in this course will develop a deeper understanding of how design works and the various ways in which design can be used to effectively communicate creative intentions to a wide range of audiences. Design projects will allow students to develop and express their own individual style, while challenging them to engage in problem solving, critical thinking and innovation. Students will have access to state-of-the-art technology, equipment and materials in order to develop, plan and produce both 2D and 3D design creations.

Unit 1 – Product Design: Students learn that the commercial world is comprised of companies, requiring consumer products, services and brands for a particular audience.

Unit 2 – Cultural Design: Students learn that society is made up of different groups of people who share diverse values, attitudes, beliefs, behaviour and needs; and that different forms of visual communication transmit these values and beliefs.

Prerequisites: Nil

Cost: There is a materials fee of $50 for this subject to cover basic materials and glass.

Pathway: Units 1 and 2 lead to Year 12 Units 3 and 4