These courses are 100 hour courses meaning you study them for one year. You continue into the 200 hour course in Year 10 depending on subject availability, or try your hand at something else in Year 10.
The Design and Technology course aims to engage students in technological innovation and the world of design while exploring the impact on individuals, society and environments.
Students apply a design process to develop solutions to meet identified needs and opportunities, encouraging an active, integrated contribution to our society and Australia’s economic future. This course is roughly 60% practical and 40% theory Design and Technology projects may focus on:
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Students explore food related issues through a range of practical experiences allowing them to make informed and appropriate choices with regard to food.
Food Technology lessons involve demonstrations, practical lessons and related theory Topics of study may include:
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You may study up to 200 hours from the Industrial Technology focus areas over Years 9 & 10
Students develop knowledge and skills in the use of tools, materials and techniques related to engineered structures and engineered mechanisms. This course is roughly 60% practical and 40% theory Engineering projects may focus on: |
You may study up to 200 hours from the Industrial Technology focus areas over Years 9 & 10
Multimedia provides opportunities for students to develop knowledge, understanding and skills in relation to multimedia, photographic and associated design industries. Multimedia allows for the functional and commercial application of creative ideas to solve real world problems. This course is roughly 60% practical and 40% theory Multimedia projects could include:
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You may study up to 200 hours from the Industrial Technology focus areas over Years 9 & 10
Students develop knowledge and skills in the use of tools, materials and techniques related to timber This course is roughly 60% practical and 40% theory Timber projects could include:
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The Textiles Technology course aims to develop confidence and proficiency in the design, production and evaluation of textile items.
This course is roughly 50% practical and 50% theory Textiles projects may focus on: Textile Art / Furnishing / Non-Apparel – Through the study of the Design area of study, students design and manufacture a creative textile art work, furnishing or non-apparel item using their choice of decorative techniques (e.g. embroidery, patchwork, dyeing, applique, knitting, crochet, etc.) Fashion Apparel Design / Costume – Designing and sewing a costume or fashion apparel item (e.g. pants, dress, skirt, top, shorts, etc.) Textiles and Society - Case study of a fashion brand or designer |
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