Junior Technology
Year 9 half year courses
Year 9 students must take one technology subject but can take two. However, they may not take both Food and Nutrition and product design.
9TDV - Architecture and Product Design
Half year option course
Students will explore the cultural design narrative used at Aotea College. They will learn to sketch and model two- and three-dimensional designs, trial computer-aided design, and technical drawing. This course will develop skills in design, digital design, numeracy, and construction.
Next steps: Any Year 10 Technology course
9TPD - Product Design and Construction
Half year option course
Students will research, design, and learn to use various tools to create hand-crafted projects. They will become familiar with a range of design and construction techniques. The course will help students develop their knowledge of safety in Technology and skills in construction and design. Students may include laser engraving, electronics, and 3D printing in their projects.
Next steps: Any Year 10 Technology course
9TBT - Biotechnology
Half year option course
Students will create a biotechnology personal care body product with sustainable packaging and design. They will also gain an understanding of basic processing and preservation concepts and packaging techniques for product storage used in manufacturing. This course will develop skills in design, biotechnology, science, processing, and business studies.
Next steps: Any Year 10 Technology course
9TCG - Coding for Games
Half year option course
Students will explore core programming concepts in a user-friendly programming environment and other game related concepts. They will design and create a playable computer game and will play and evaluate each other's games. This course will develop skills in computational thinking and digital design.
Next steps: Any Year 10 Technology course
9TTX - Fashion and Textiles
Half year option course
Students will develop skills in pattern design, sewing, and construction to make a fashion item and a monster toy. They will also learn a range of techniques, such as screen printing, to embellish and enhance their products.
Next steps: Any Year 10 Technology course
9TFD - Food Around the World
Half year option course
Students will explore their cultural identity whilst improving basic cooking skills and terminology. They will develop a range of food preparation and presentation techniques following safety and hygiene practices in the kitchen. Students will explore the design process and trial and test recipes to prepare a meal for their whānau. This course will develop skills in food technology and design.
Next steps: Any Year 10 Technology course
Year 10 half year option courses
10TDV - Architecture and Product Design
Half year option course
Students will develop their understanding of the cultural design narrative used at Aotea College. They will learn to sketch and model, make both two and three dimensional designs, and trial computer-aided design and technical drawing. Students will also explore the work of iconic designers and cultural taonga to understand how design enhances users' lives. This course will develop design, digital design, numeracy and construction skills.
Next steps: Technology 100 courses
10TPD - Product Design and Construction
Half year option course
Students will design and develop products using a range of materials. Their projects may include laser engraving, electronics, and 3D printing. The course will further develop students' skills with tools and machinery and help them develop their knowledge of safety in Technology and skills in construction and design.
Next steps: Technology 100 courses
10TJD - Jewellery and Whakakai Design
Half year option course
Students create several pieces of jewellery of their own design which will incorporate their culture or identity. This will include creating a metal ring in white bronze, using a wax casting technique, and a necklace in different materials. Students will research Māori taonga and will research a theme to inform their design process and outcomes.
Next steps: Technology 100 courses
Course Outline 2023 No Course outline for 2024 - Did not run
10TDE - Digital Technologies
Half year option course
Students will develop confidence and skill in using a range of digital technologies and an understanding of computer science concepts. Students will learn from a range of website development, 3D modelling/animations, and programming. This course will develop skills in computational thinking and digital design.
Next steps: Digital Technology 100 courses
10TTX - Fashion and Textiles
Half year option course
Students will develop skills in pattern design, sewing, and construction, and screen printing, to make a hoodie or similar garment. The course will include an emphasis on fashion drawing techniques, and students will study designers to design and make their own garments.
Next steps: Technology 100 courses
10TFD - Flavours around the world
Half year option course
Students will investigate a variety of cultures and foods. This will include a series of practical trials to create a wide range of food products. Students will plan food items to be produced, packaged and sold on a Cultural Market day at the school. Students develop their understanding of safety and risk management in the kitchens.