Design and Technologies - Illuminating Ideas in Wood
Length of Course
Semester
Level
Year 8
Learning Area
Year 8 - Area 2
Core or Specialist
Specialist
Pre-requisites
Nil
Subject Description
Illuminating Ideas in Wood
Illuminating Ideas in Wood is the subject area where the students are able to integrate materials and systems to create functional multi-faceted products. All activities in this course aid the students ability to apply knowledge and understanding of how to use hand tools and operate basic workshop equipment and machinery.
This subject also integrates elements of digital technologies such as Computer Aided Design (CAD), and laser printing project designs as well as basic electronics and wood.
Content
- OnGuard Modules
- Hand-skills in woodwork, plastics and electronics
- Test pieces
- Construction of carcase joints
- Basic electronics and soldering
Assessment
- OnGuard Modules
- Continual assessment of skills acquisition
- Test joints
- Creation of illuminated box
Pathways
Year 9 Design and Technologies
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Year 8 - Design and Technologies - Illuminating Ideas in Wood