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Design and Technology - the practical choice

Design and Technology is an area of specialist education in which students are given the opportunity to take part in a number of exciting and rewarding practical activities. The subjects develop the beginnings of a formalised approach to design.

All subjects provide boys and girls with knowledge and skills that can be used in their future careers and in pursuit of recreational activities. Students intending to continue study in Year 11 and 12 can develop their early interest in practical and design skills through study of DESIGN and TECHNOLOGY subjects. The facilities at our school are among the best in the West Coast education district.

DESIGN TECHNICAL GRAPHICS (Semesters 1 & 2)
Technical Graphics is for students interested in developing skills in the areas of Architecture, Engineering and Technical Illustration. This subject introduces students to basic techniques such as linework and finish for pen and pencil, projection and Computer Aided Drawing (CAD). These outcomes are achieved through a series of graphics projects in Pictorial (Perspective, Oblique and Isometric), Architectural, Engineering and Orthographic drawings.

WOOD TECHNOLOGY (Semesters 1 & 2)
In this subject students develop and expand their process skills and knowledge in woodwork, and consolidate hand skills. This is an essential subject where design methods and projects are introduced in preparation for later subjects. Students will also be able to use their own design ideas to individualise their work. This subject will also give students the skills to start evaluating their own work, in order to improve their problem solving techniques.

METALS TECHNOLOGY (Semesters 1 & 2)
In this subject students develop competence in the use of a range of metalworking hand tools, safe work procedures with power tools and associated equipment, and the reading of simple workshop drawings. New skills and processes introduced include sheet metalwork, benchwork, threading, planishing, the use of the oxy-acetylene equipment, and turning on a metal lathe. Students use a wide range of specialised metalworking handtools and equipment.

JEWELLERY (Semesters 1 & 2)
Students are introduced to jewellery techniques and methods incorporating the use of sterling silver, copper, brass, wood, acrylic and simple designs for the creation of modern and traditional jewellery. Silver soldering, peining, etching, carving, twisting and bending are some of the fundamental techniques incorporated in the course which is popular with both girls and boys.

DESIGN PHOTOGRAPHY (Semesters 1 & 2)
Photography is a specialist subject and students are introduced to the camera skills and techniques used in good photography. The course has a very high practical content and students are introduced to ‘Challenges’. Students work in the classroom, darkroom and school grounds to produce photographs that are creative and interesting.

Students are introduced to darkroom printing and learn about composition and folio presentation. Student work is often displayed at school in exhibitions and in publications such as the school magazines and the year book. In addition, students may enter their work in competitions often for personal and community recognition and cash prizes. The photography room is also equipped with digital computer technologies and cameras and uses Adobe Photoshop to experiment with digital imaging. The opportunity exists for students to experiment with professional equipment for assignments such as fashion shoots, specialist portraits and landscapes.

Need more Information? Ask the teachers listed below:
Mr Mylonas - Head of Technology & Enterprise
Mr Beck
Mr Fragomeni

HOME ECONOMICS
Home Economics is a fun, hands on subject area, encompassing many life skills. Using a technology and health focus students are encouraged to use their own initiative to solve problems while working co-operatively with others; using appropriate equipment and managing time effectively. This is done in the contexts of food and health, food cuisines and cultures and textiles and fashion.

FOOD TECHNOLOGY
The Foods course offers students the opportunity to creatively prepare and present a wide variety of foods. They will have the chance to develop their practical food preparation skills whilst using a range of ingredients and equipment. Students will be able to investigate different production techniques, while demonstrating self-expression and creativity in the making of simple meals. Students will complete a program that includes applying the Technology Process to develop their own food products based on their knowledge of ingredients and nutritional requirements.

Textiles Technology
In the Textiles course the students will explore, create and make their own designs for a fashionable item using a variety of colours, fabrics and textures, and craft techniques such as embroidery, appliqué, quilting or beading. Further opportunities will be available for creativity with textiles for personal garments. Students will construct fashionable garments using the Technology Process and up-to-date techniques that save time and energy.

Personal Management
As the pace of life gets faster and the cost of entertaining ourselves increases, the need to make better economical use of our leisure time become more important. The Personal Management course examines the personal and social development of teenagers. Students will be given the opportunity to participate in a variety of practical activities including workshops on make-up, hair care, skin care, fashion/wardrobe planning, food preparation, and planning and preparation for a social function.

Need more Information? Ask the teachers listed below:
Ms Jenkins
Ms Tucker
Mr Mylonas - Head of Technology & Enterprise

Business Studies and Information Technology

Workplace Computers (Semester 1)
Workplace computers allows students to acquire skills in the business software package Microsoft Office eg Word, Access – databases, Excel – spreadsheets. All these software skills are essential tools for students. The subject allows students to gain the competitive edge when it comes to the completion of assignments and to impress your readers with professional eye catching assignments.

Software Technology (Semester 2)
This subject is designed to ensure that students develop graphic editing and animation skills. Students will be introduced to the Macromedia Suite eg Fireworks where they will learn to digitally manipulate pictures and use Flash to produce animation text and pictures. This unit provides a sound foundation for those students interested in multimedia.

MACROMEDIA MULTIMEDIA (Semester 1)
This subject is designed to ensure that students develop both graphic editing and animation skills using Flash. Students will enjoy making short movies using Flash.

MACROMEDIA MULTIMEDIA (Semester 2)
They will be introduced to video editing using Movie Maker and Stop Motion Pro developing video editing and animation techniques. Some projects include developing animated cartoon characters from plasticine, creating original images and editing images using Fireworks.

Need more Information? Ask the teachers listed below:
Mr N. Smith
Mrs Sallustio
Mr Mylonas - Head of Technology & Enterprise

 
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