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AS91057 Video Hand in (10_05_2021 at 9_29 AM).MOVYear 11 Turangawaewae Project by Oliver Waters
This video shows the work from one of the Y11 projects. Students test and construct the frame using timber joining techniques and laser cut a map of their Turangawaewae. Students also learnt how to use Adobe Rush to produce a video portfolio for assessment.
Kaua e rangiruatia te hāpai o te hoe; e kore tō tātou waka e ū ki uta.
Technology is intervention by design. It uses intellectual and practical resources to create technological outcomes, which expand human possibilities by addressing needs and realising opportunities. Effective and ethical design respects the unique relationship that New Zealanders have with their physical environment and embraces the significance of Māori culture and world views in its practice and innovation. - New Zealand Curriculum
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WHY STUDY materials technology AT YEAR 11?
WHY STUDY materials technology AT YEAR 11?
Technology is intervention by design: the use of practical and intellectual resources to develop products and systems that expand human possibilities, by addressing needs and realising opportunities. Innovation is at the heart of technology practice. Quality outcomes result from creative thinking and practices that are informed, critical and creative.
Technology can be studied at all levels. The course will provide an excellent background if you are looking for a career in design in any area.
What will I learn?
What will I learn?
This is a practical workshop based course. You will develop your practical skills and apply them to your own designed project. You will be expected to address a real problems by manufacturing a project outcome. You will also produce a portfolio that documents the processes including research, designing, manufacture and evaluation.
What WILL I DO?
What WILL I DO?
You will complete 2 practical projects in which you will also be required to build a portfolio of evidence that explains your design thinking and development.
Practical skills include:
working with a range of hard materials
construction / joining techniques
finishing techniques
basic presentation and drawing skills
Design Thinking Skills:
learning the Technological Process, including how to deal with stakeholders and a diverse range of ideas
analysing and evaluation
development and iteration
How is this course assessed?
How is this course assessed?
This course is assessed using the WC Progression Framework and provides an excellent foundation for students wishing to continue onto NCEA L2 Material Technologies.
What will I need?
What will I need?
Students whom have successfully completed the Year 10 course will placed to do well in this course.
There is a cost component of $75 to provide materials and sundries for the building of the project. You will be able to take your project home at the end of the year.
An A4 visual diary is recommended for design work. You will also need to bring your BYOD device to each lesson.
Choosing a second option from the remaining available Technology courses will compliment the learning in this course. Other available options are Design & Visual Communication and Digital Technology.
We hope you have a successful and interesting year!
Holly Browne is in charge of Y 11 Technology.
please feel free to contact her:
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