Outline of Course
Design and Visual Communication teaches students how to communicate the design and thinking skills used in industries such as architecture, industrial and product design, urban planning and other fields of design. Students will develop creative thinking and problem-solving skills within authentic design projects to generate and develop original design ideas. This subject starts at Year 10 and carries through to Year 13 and Scholarship.
Students will develop their graphic skills within extended projects, producing solutions to teacher-given design briefs which encompass the two broad DVC strands of spatial and product design. Students will explore and generate diverse ideas to present unique, creative and innovative solutions to the design brief. Alongside freehand sketching and modelling, students will also present their ideas using computer-aided design (CAD) and digital fabrication techniques utilising the FabLab. The course embeds knowledge from other subject areas and has a particular focus on the human and sustainable components of good design.
The range of design projects will include:
A product design brief to develop sketching, modelling and digital fabrication skills using the laser cutter
Spatial/interior design developing a 'Tiny Home' for an identified client
Landscape design
Course Costs: $30 to cover modelling materials.
Outline of Course
Year 10 Digital Media Design introduces students to the core principles of digital media and teaches them how to bring ideas to life through movement, using a range of techniques and software.
As the course progresses, students will discover which styles and methods best suit their creative vision, preparing them for more advanced design challenges in senior years.
The course is delivered through a series of modules, offering hands-on experience with a variety of tools and environments. These modules are flexible and may evolve over time based on student interests and emerging digital technologies. Possible areas of focus include:
Animation principles
Character design
Video essays
Motion graphics
2D animation
Kinetic typography
Graphic design
Digital Media Design provides a strong foundation for further study in Digital Technologies at Year 11 and supports pathways in Digital Art, Design, and Media Studies.
Outline of Course
We live in an era of relentless technological change. Artificial intelligence is no longer a concept from science fiction; it is embedded in the tools we use every day. The skills needed to thrive in a digital world are shifting fast, and the students who will shape the future are not just those who use technology. They are those who understand it, think critically about it, and build with it.
This course puts you at the cutting edge of one of the most dynamic industries on the planet. You will not just learn about technology; you will build it. From the logic that drives artificial intelligence to the code behind mobile apps and games, you will develop real skills that the digital industry is hungry for.
What You'll Explore
The course is built around two powerful ideas: thinking like a computer scientist and creating like a developer. You will learn to break complex problems apart, design elegant solutions, and bring your ideas to life as working digital products. Depending on your interests, you could explore:
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning:
Programming and Software Development
Cybersecurity and Cryptography
Web Design and Development
2D Game Development
Mobile App Development
Augmented and Virtual Reality
Where It Takes You
Year 10 Digital Technologies is a full-year course and the natural next step for anyone considering a future in software development, engineering, design, AI, cybersecurity, or any of the countless careers being shaped by technology right now. The skills you build here don't just prepare you for Year 11 and beyond; they prepare you for a world that runs on Digital.
Outline of Course
The Social Landscape of Food – International Street Food Festival
Step into the vibrant world of street food, where flavour meets culture and every dish tells a story. In this unit, learners will explore festivals and celebrations from around the globe, uncovering the traditions, protocols, and symbolism behind the food that brings communities together. They will research the origins and cultural meaning of their chosen celebration, developing respect for authentic recipes and preparation methods. Finally, learners will create and present an authentic street food dish at our International Street Food Festival, sharing the flavours, stories, and spirit of their chosen celebration with the school community.
Course Costs: $150. The course fee covers the cost of ingredients for practical food preparation.
This course caters for students with dietary restrictions.
Outline of Course
This course offers exciting opportunities for students who are interested in fashion and textile design. Students will experience and develop their knowledge, understanding and skills in Material Design throughout the year as they undertake a series of creative projects.
Project 1: Dress a Girl Around the World
The purpose of this project is to understand how clothing can help young people in our community. Students will look at how to make a simple piece of clothing to provide for a young person in need, engaging in service through action. Students will manufacture a dress to clothe a girl in a third-world country. This dress may be the only dress they ever have and must be constructed to a high-quality product – something in which they feel dignified and beautiful. This project encourages students to experience empathy toward others and to contribute to solving a real-world issue through a community project. In previous years student projects have been sent to a Christian school in Tonga.
Project 2: ReJEANaration (bag)
The purpose of this project is to understand how we can upcycle and use fabric or garments that are worn or torn to create something new through upcycling denim fabric. Upcycling is the creative process of transforming textile waste by reusing deadstock or used fabric to create new garments and products. It holds importance in terms of sustainability, reducing waste and environmental pollution. Students will develop knowledge and understanding of sustainability in design and how the production of raw fibres impact on the environment and what the fashion industry is currently doing to become more sustainable.
During the project students will:
engage in a design cycle.
develop knowledge, understanding and skills to design and create solutions to real-world problems.
learn how to develop a series of drawings to inform their own design outcomes
use stakeholder feedback to inform their own designing
use functional modelling to test their design ideas
learn and develop sewing skills that will prepare them for Year 11 Material Design Technology course
engage in a product development process of taking their unique vision from concept to reality.
Course Costs: $50. Students will supply fabrics as required for their final outcomes however the course costs will cover any trialing of ideas
Outline of Course
This course builds on the Design subjects studied in Years 7 -10 to allow students to develop products using resistant materials, using both manual and digital tools. Students will undertake a variety of projects aimed at developing their capability in manipulating a range of resistant materials (timber, metal and plastic) to solve problems in authentic design contexts. The MYP Design cycle is used to provide students with a structure to develop unique and thoughtful solutions to design problems. Potential design contexts for students to explore could include jewellery, organization/storage and toys and games.
The course aims to introduce students to working within the School workshop environment through providing experience using a variety of hand and machine tools and equipment. There will also be opportunities to use computer-aided design software and digital fabrication techniques (laser cutter and 3D printers) to create unique products. The year will be structured around two major design projects with smaller practical experiences aimed at developing skills and understanding of material properties.
This course continues in the senior school through Design and Visual Communication or through a new Product Design - Resistant Materials course.
Areas of focus will include:
Communicating design thinking
Use of the design cycle to develop usable products in resistant materials
Life cycle planning and sustainability in design
Testing and manipulating materials with tools to build practical knowledge
Testing and modelling processes to refine design development
Materials technology to make fit-for-purpose design decisions
Computer-Aided Design and Manufacture: 3D Solid modelling and 3D printing/laser cutting processes
Understanding human-centred design through ergonomics
Course cost $50 to cover the cost of materials