Junior Technology

Course Overview: 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. This is a half-year option course.

Equipment/Stationery: Students require an A3 sketchbook, a technical pencil, 2B and 2H pencils, a rubber, and colour pencils.  

Recommended Prior Learning: No prior learning is necessary

Assessment Information: Assessments will be run during the course to gauge student understanding and progress. These will focus on a range of skills, subject knowledge and subject-specific literacy.

Next Steps: Students can progress to any Year 10 Architecture and Product Design (10TDV) course, exploring both spatial and product design and modelling.

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Students will research and design their own projects using different tools and materials. They’ll learn practical design and build techniques while also focusing on safety in the workshop. The course helps students gain hands‑on experience in construction and design. Projects may involve woodworking, metalwork, ceramics, laser engraving, electronics, and 3D printing. This is a half-year option course.

Equipment/Stationery: X2 HB Pencils, Clear A4 Document wallet with dome closure, one detailed round paintbrush, one medium flat paintbrush, Covered shoes (black school shoes are fine). Stationery kits can be purchased from National Art Supplies.  www.naskits.co.nz. These will be delivered to the college.

Recommended Prior Learning: No prior learning is necessary

Assessment Information: Assessments will be run during the course to gauge student understanding and progress. These will focus on a range of skills, subject knowledge and subject-specific literacy. 

Next Steps: Students can progress to any Year 10 Technology course, with optional paths for trade fabrication skills.

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Course Overview: Get excited to design your own biotech body care and food products. Think sustainable packaging, sleek style, and all the science and making behind it. Along the way, students will learn lab skills like fermentation, preservation, and processing that make their formulations both safe and eco-friendly. They’ll also hit the outdoors to forage for local medicinal plants and discover how they can power real‑world health products. By blending biotech, design, hands-on science, and even business know-how, this course gives students the tools to stand out and make a meaningful impact in sustainable care. This is a half-year option course.

Equipment/Stationery: 2x HB Pencils, Clear A4 Document wallet with dome closure, A4/B1 sketchbook. Stationery kits can be purchased from National Art Supplies www.naskits.co.nz. These will be delivered to the college.

Recommended Prior Learning: No prior learning is necessary

Assessment Information: Assessments will be run during the course to gauge student understanding and progress. These will focus on a range of skills, subject knowledge and subject-specific literacy. 

Next Steps: Students can progress to any Year 10 Technology course, including optional paths for biophysical manufacturing.

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Course Overview: 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. This is a half-year option course.

Equipment/Stationery: All essentials will be provided

Recommended Prior Learning: No prior learning is necessary

Assessment Information: Assessments include practical game design, creation, and interactive peer evaluation.

Next Steps: Students can progress to Year 10 Digital Technologies (10TDE), with optional streams in advanced programming systems, or to any other Technology course.

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Course Overview: Students will develop skills in pattern design, sewing, and construction to create a fashion item and a monster toy. They will learn a range of textile techniques, including appliqué, to decorate, embellish, and enhance their products. This is a half-year option course. 

Equipment/Stationery: All essentials will be provided

Recommended Prior Learning: No prior learning is necessary

Assessment Information: Assessments will be run during the course to gauge student understanding and progress. These will focus on a range of skills, subject knowledge and subject-specific literacy. 

Next Steps: Students can progress to Year 10 Fashion and Textiles (10TTX) or any other Technology course.

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Course Overview: 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. This is a half-year option course.

Equipment/Stationery: Students require an A3 sketchbook, a technical pencil, 2B and 2H pencils, a rubber, and colour pencils.  

Recommended Prior Learning: :No prior learning is necessary

Assessment Information: Assessments will be run during the course to gauge student understanding and progress. These will focus on a range of skills, subject knowledge and subject-specific literacy.

Next Steps: Students can progress to Design and Visual Communication 100 (DVC100), expanding visualisation and visual communication lines.

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Course Overview: Students will design and develop products using a range of materials. Their projects may include jewellery, carpentry, pottery and ceramics, laser engraving, electronics, and metal work. 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. This is a half-year option course.

Equipment/Stationery: 2x HB Pencils, Clear A4 Document wallet with dome closure, one detailed round paintbrush, one medium flat paintbrush, Covered shoes (black school shoes are fine). Stationery kits can be purchased from National Art Supplies. 

www.naskits.co.nz. These will be delivered to the college.

Recommended Prior Learning: No prior learning is necessary

Assessment Information: Design logs and finished multi-material item analysis.

Next Steps: Students can progress to Technology 100 courses, industry-approved options for advanced hard materials.

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Course Overview: Students will develop skills in pattern design, sewing, construction, and appliqué techniques 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 create their garments. This is a half-year option course.

Equipment/Stationery: All essentials will be provided

Recommended Prior Learning: No prior learning is necessary

Assessment Information: Studio workshop techniques are reviewed along with pre-structured project milestones leading to a completed design portfolio and finished garment for exhibition.

Next Steps: Students can progress to Textiles 100 (TTX100), a full-year course centred on cultural identity garments.

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Course Overview: 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. This is a half-year option course.

Equipment/Stationery:  All essentials will be provided

Recommended Prior Learning: No prior learning is necessary

Assessment Information: Assessments will be run during the course to gauge student understanding and progress. These will focus on a range of skills, subject knowledge and subject-specific literacy. 

Next Steps: Students can progress to Digital Technology 100 (DTE100), which is focused on formal web or program architecture.

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