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Year 10 Design & Technology Overview
Year 10 Design & Technology Overview
Students may select one or more of the following Design and Technology courses for their choice subjects. Students who have been selected for the Innovators Academy may choose the semester choice subject STEM.
Innovators Academy - STEM / Length: 1 Semester
Innovators Academy - STEM / Length: 1 Semester
Course Content
The course is focused on problem and inquiry based learning where students will apply science, mathematical and technology theory to everyday problems in order to engineer innovative design solutions. Design challenges are student led and supportive of students improving perseverance, self-management and self-confidence. The course begins with a focus on teamwork and communication skills whilst developing student’s critical and creative thinking skills, to prepare them for the coming tasks. These tasks will be derived from individually selected real world problems/issues. Students will work collaboratively in teams to realise solutions to the problems or issues that they have identified. The intended outcome is that STEM participants will be successful, confident and creative independent learners as well as active and informed citizens.
Assessment
Is in accordance with the Australian Curriculum, with a specific focus on the curriculum’s general capabilities, and structured to suit SACE integrated learning. Assessment is based on 3 different pieces, practical enquiry (30%), personal endeavour (40%) and connections task (30%).
Additional Details
Additional Details
Students must have achieved a C grade or better in both Mathematics and Science to join this course. Successful completion of STEM at Years 8 and 9 is highly desirable.
3D Printing, CAD, CAM, Laser Cutting, Programming / Length: 1 Semester
3D Printing, CAD, CAM, Laser Cutting, Programming / Length: 1 Semester
Course Content
Course Content
The course is focused on using advanced manufacturing techniques to solve real world problems. Students will have the opportunity to discover real needs in either small business, manufacturing, retail, computer programming or gaming and then produce a product that will alleviate that problem. The final outcome of this course is to have students that are innovative enough to come up with solutions to problems and then present their ideas in a professional manner.
Assessment
Assessment
In accordance with the Australian Curriculum, with a specific focus on the curriculum’s general capabilities, and will be reported to parents. Assessment is based on design, practical skills and knowledge and understanding. The program is 70% practical and 0% theory.
Additional Details
Additional Details
Students must have achieved a passing grade in Year 9 3D Printing, CAD, CAM and Photography. It is also preferable if students have participated in any of the STEM and Year 9 3D Printing CAD CAM Photography courses.
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Child Studies / Length: 1 Semester
Child Studies / Length: 1 Semester
Course Content
Course Content
This semester course introduces students to the study of child development and is flexible depending on the needs, capabilities and interests of each class. Topics covered include the stages of development, puberty, relationships, contraception, understanding pregnancy and childbirth, care of newborns with simulated experience, role of families and self-esteem, nutrition and children’s play. This course is very interactive and students must be prepared to participate fully to maximise their learning.
Assessment
Assessment
Students undertake a wide variety of individual and small group practical and written tasks and must maintain a passing grade of C to be invited to participate in the Reality Baby experience.
Additional Details
Additional Details
In the child studies course a privilege is that they get to use the Reality Babies. These will give the students as close to a real life experience as we can achieve. Due to the advancement of this technology there is a $25 hire fee if you should chose to participate in this segment of the course.
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Digital Photography / Length: 1 Semester
Digital Photography / Length: 1 Semester
Course Content
Course Content
Students are introduced to the functions of a compact digital camera and mobile phone cameras. Students will learn how to appropriately use both the auto and manual settings on a digital camera. A basic introduction to Photoshop techniques will also be taught. The school has a number of compact cameras for student use but having their own compact camera would be beneficial. This course includes:
Camera settings
Introduction to Photoshop
Photographic techniques
Presentation
Photographic analysis
Assessment
Assessment
Is in accordance with the Australian Curriculum, and will be reported to parents. Assessment is based on design, practical skills and knowledge and understanding. The program is 70% practical and 30% theory.
Additional Details
Additional Details
Students choose and cost the major work which may result in additional fees dependent on materials chosen.
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Robotics and Electronics / Length: 1 Semester
Robotics and Electronics / Length: 1 Semester
Course Content
Course Content
A course that introduces students to basic electronics principles. Students learn the basic skills of soldering, PCB construction, reading circuit diagrams, designing PCB layouts and applied mathematics, with a focus on electronic engineering. This course includes effective communication of ideas and the correct and safe use of tools and equipment:
Investigating: safety, electronic components, circuit operation
Planning: circuit drawing, PCB design, component selection and calculations
Creating: production of projects with suitable case
Evaluation: reflection and analysis of products and processes
Assessment
Assessment
Is in accordance with the Australian Curriculum, and will be reported to parents. Assessment is based on design, practical skills and knowledge and understanding. The program is 70% practical and 30% theory.
Additional Details
Additional Details
Requires basic computer use, accessing SEQTA online learning, and online submission of assignments.
Students choose and cost the major work which may result in additional fees dependent on materials chosen.
Cost
Cost
School fees cover up to $25 worth of materials.
Food and Culture / Length: 1 Semester
Food and Culture / Length: 1 Semester
Course Content
Course Content
Students will learn various cooking techniques, knife skills and safe food handling procedures. Students participate in individual and collaborative activities to support the development of food knowledge, preparation and presentation skills. They develop their ability to think critically and to solve problems related to the food and hospitality industry in individual, family and community contexts both locally and globally. A range of practicals are undertaken to reflect our cultural diversity.
Assessment
Assessment
Research assignments, practicals and evaluations and collaborative practical exercises.
Additional Details
Additional Details
A pass in Years 8 or 9 Technologies (Food) or Food and Nutrition would be an advantage.
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Food and Event Management / Length: 1 Semester
Food and Event Management / Length: 1 Semester
Course Content
Course Content
This course aims to provide an understanding of the food and event industry. The course will help students develop skills in budgeting, planning and coordinating of events. Students will also combine various cooking techniques to support the development of food knowledge, preparation and presentation skills.
Assessment
Assessment
Research assignments, practicals and evaluations and collaborative practical exercises.
Additional Details
Additional Details
Students require some food and skill knowledge.
Metal Technology / Length: 1 Semester
Metal Technology / Length: 1 Semester
Course Content
Course Content
This course covers a wide range of skills and processes involving sheet metalwork, lathe work and oxyacetylene welding practices. Students are involved in the design process with at least one major project that involves drawing and metal fabrication. Free choice project work may involve toolboxes, camping shovels, storage drawers and advanced lathe work like soft faced hammers.
Assessment
Assessment
Is in accordance with the Australian Curriculum, and will be reported to parents. Assessment is based on design, practical skills and knowledge and understanding. The program is 70% practical and 30% theory.
Cost
Cost
School fees cover up to $25 worth of materials.
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Computing and Creative Industries / Length: 1 Semester
Computing and Creative Industries / Length: 1 Semester
Course Content
Course Content
This course covers a range of skills and tasks that relate to the electronic generation of documents. Topics covered include project management, visual communication, desktop publishing and electronic publishing. This course includes:
Concept development and ideation
Project planning
Basic web development
Introduction to Photoshop
Assessment
Assessment
Is in accordance with the Australian Curriculum, and will be reported to parents. Assessment is based on design, practical skills and knowledge and understanding. The program is 70% practical and 30% theory.
Additional Details
Additional Details
Requires basic computer use, such as Word and Excel.
This course prepares students for Stage 1 Multimedia.
Woodwork / Length: 1 Semester
Woodwork / Length: 1 Semester
Course Content
Course Content
Students get the opportunity to design and then construct a piece of furniture. This allows them to be creative in their design and also learn skills that are ideal for the carpentry industry.
Assessment
Assessment
Students are required to demonstrate evidence of their learning through skills and applications tasks, a design folio and project/s. Assessment is in accordance with the Australian Curriculum, and will be reported to parents. The program is 70% practical and 30% theory
Cost
Cost
School fees cover up to $25 worth of materials.
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