Design Technology
TEB40: Measure, Cut & Shape
In this unit, students work on solving problems using the principles of the design and manufacturing process with the emphasis placed upon creative thinking. They are introduced to the need to measure, cut and shape accurately in order to produce quality finished products in a variety of materials. The students continually evaluate their work and, where necessary, modify their solutions to enable the required design criteria to be fulfilled. Safe working practices are taught throughout the course. Students are introduced to Computer Aided Design through the software package Google Sketch-Up.
TEC40: Creative Constructions
In this unit students are encouraged to think creatively and to be innovative. They work on solving problems using the design and manufacturing process: identify a need, gather and analyse relevant information, produce design proposals to fulfil the design criteria, develop their chosen solution and finally plan and produce a quality three-dimensional product within stated constraints and limitations. The students continually evaluate their work and, where necessary, modify their solutions to enable the required design criteria to be fulfilled and ensure success. The use of further materials in addition to metal, wood and plastics is encouraged as the design solution demands. Safe working practices are taught throughout the course. Students are introduced to Computer Aided Design through the software package SketchUp.
Students who are going to Chiang Mai are advised NOT to select this unit, during the same semester as travelling to Chiang Mai.
TEC43: Made From Scratch
In this unit, students work on a number of practical tasks introducing them to a range of metal fabrication techniques, processes, materials, tools and equipment. The students are encouraged to be creative and innovative towards their approach to the design brief. They work on problem solving using the design process to identify a need, research relevant information, develop their chosen design and then produce their final product. Students are encouraged to continually evaluate their work and, where necessary, modify their designs to meet the design brief. Students use a range of materials including plastics, timbers and metals such as silver, copper, brass and nickel. Safe working practices are taught throughout the course.
Students who are going to Chiang Mai are advised NOT to select this unit, during the same semester as travelling to Chiang Mai.
TEC44: Product Design
In this unit students experience a holistic approach to technology and the design and manufacturing process by combining multiple technologies to produce a range of products using a number of material combinations. Students are encouraged to be creative and innovative towards their approach to the design brief.
TED40: Design, Create and Make
In this unit students use their knowledge and skills to solve problems. The main project requires students to work through the design and manufacturing process: identify a need, gather and analyze relevant material, produce a design proposals to fulfill the design criteria, develop their chosen solution and finally plan and produce a quality three dimensional product within stated constraints and limitations. The students continually evaluate their work and, where necessary, modify their solutions to enable the required design criteria to be fulfilled and ensure success. The use of further materials in addition to metal, wood and plastics is encouraged as the design solution demands. Safe working practices are taught throughout the course. Students are introduced to Computer Aided Design to 3D model their designs.
TED42: Metal Mania
In this unit, students work on a series of practical tasks introducing them to a range of predominately metal working techniques, processes, materials, tools and equipment. Although the students use a range of materials during the construction of the product, they predominately use a range of metals with the focus on building the students skills in working with such materials. The students are encouraged to be creative and innovative towards their approach to the set design brief. They work on problem solving using the design process to identify a need, research relevant information, develop their chosen design and then produce a final product of a quality finish. Students are encouraged to continually evaluate their work and where necessary modify their designs to meet the design brief. Safe working practices are taught throughout the course.
TEE40: Furniture Design
In this unit student’s first work on more advanced focused practical tasks involving the construction and use of complex joints and then a more demanding problem solving project. The main project requires students to work through the “Design Process” – identify a need, produce a design proposal, develop their ideas and plan and make their chosen solution within stated constraints and limitations. The students continually evaluate their work and where necessary modify their solutions to enable the required design criteria to be fulfilled. The use of further materials in addition to metal, wood and plastics is encouraged as the design solution demands. Safe working practices are taught throughout the course. The use of Computer Aided Design is encouraged during the course using the software package SketchUp.
