DESIGN ENGINEERING at R.I.S

Design Engineering is a hands-on subject based in the workshop. Students are initially shown how to use available tools and equipment correctly and safely, before moving on to decide which problem from a number of real world problems they will endeavour to solve and make a solution for. They are required to research their problem looking at what solutions already exist, and produce drawings. Equipment available includes scroll saws, drills, soldering irons and hand tools. There is also a variety of materials to use, such as wood, plastics, metals, electronic components and fabrics. Self Management, Thinking Skills, Creativity and Teamwork are essential skills in this subject.

Here are the problems students will be making solutions to. Problems will be added and changed throughout the year.

• Design and create something with a Maori Theme. It could be a Myth, Legend, something which is used in Maori Culture the choice is yours.

• Design and create a model of a piece of space saving furniture for a small apartment or campervan

• Design and create something to store, organise or to display jewellery such as rings, necklaces, earrings, pendants and bracelets.

• Design and create a tool to assist someone with a specific injury or disability eg: elderly person can't bend down to pick objects up

• Design and make a device that can fire a table Tennis Ball into a bucket from 2 metres away. The device must be standing on the floor or a desk and can’t be held in your hand.

• Design and create a prototype of something which will help exercise a pet

• Design and create something to help you/your family during an earthquake or power cut