Design Technology

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 silver. 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.

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.