Department of Graphics and Technology
Teacher in charge: Mr H Barker (HOD)
Subjects Offered:
Graphics & Design: Forms 3-7
Materials Technology: Forms 3 & 4
Workshop Technology: Form 5
Design Technology: Forms 6 & 7
Graphics and Design
This course follows the National Syllabus for Graphics & Design in
which students develop skills in interpreting graphic information, solving problems,
communicating ideas and designing using 2D and 3D drawing systems and modelmaking.
At senior levels students also study towards National Certificate units
(NZQA Framework levels 1-4) in Graphics, Design and Technology as they become available.
Form 3 Graphics & Design
This is a 40hr (2 hr x 20 wks) course whose major aims include
developing:
- skills in designing, interpreting and presenting graphic information in 2D and 3D
drawings and models;
- accurate measuring skills and a neat printing style;
- an awareness of how these drawing skills can be applied across the curriculum and in
everyday life.
Form 4 Graphics & Design
This course has the same aims as above but with a greater emphasis on
personal standards of presentation and drawing skills development. In addition the course
aims to develop skills in design and decision-making using the design process to challenge
students and build self-confidence. Computer Aided Draughting and Design is introduced at
this level and skills are further developed in later courses.
Form 5 Graphics & Design
Pre-requisite:
Previous study desirable.
At this level drawing skills are refined and applied to units of work
related to the prescription for School Certificate Graphics which has a 40% internally
assessed component.
Form 6 Graphics & Design
Pre-requisite:
Previous study desirable.
At this level students are given design project briefs which challenge
them to draw on their own environment for the solutions to problems such as designing an
outdoor entertainment area complete with detailed drawings of all structures and
landscaping. Students are also required to present a personal research project complete
with the relevant drawings on a topic chosen by the student but approved by the teacher.
Form 7 Graphics & Design
Pre-requisite:
Study at 5th or 6th form in graphics is required.
This is an approved course for University Bursary. It is designed to be
a practical application of Graphics & Design skills in such areas as: Product Design,
Architecture, Engineering and Graphic Design in the media. This course has a 30%
internally assessed component.
Workshop Craft/Technology
These are practical, design-based, workshop courses predominantly in
either wood or metal at each level although experience is offered in other related
materials such as plastic, leather, and bone etc. They follow the National Syllabuses for
Workshop Craft and Workshop Technology. Students are given a theme, or themes to work
inside of, and some restrictions, but are encouraged/expected to use imagination and
investigation to reach individual design solutions prior to construction of the project.
Craftsmanship is a primary element with the development of hand and machine skills a high
priority at all levels.
Entry to courses at any level is open; students may switch between a
wood bias and a metal bias at the beginning of any year; however, for School Certificate
and beyond, previous experience in one bias or the other is a definite advantage. Only one
bias may be entered for School Certificate by a student in any one year.
Form 3 Materials Technology (Wood or Metal)
These are 40hr (2hr x 20wks) courses in either wood or metal. Students are involved in
the planning and construction of small projects while developing good hand tool skills and
learning how to apply imagination and investigation in the 'design and make process'.
Form 4 Materials Technology (Wood and metal)
This is a full year course which involves students in all workshop
materials and skills across both workshops. Students will develop, and apply, hand and
machine tool skills in the solution to project design briefs. Students will also develop
skills in the presentation of research material on topics related to workshop projects,
procedures and safety.
Form 5 Workshop Technology (Wood or Metal)
These are internally assessed courses for School Certificate. However,
all students' work is externally moderated by a team of moderators who visit schools to
maintain national standards. These courses continue in the same vein as the materials
technology courses, further developing craftsmanship skills, research presentation and
design skills. A major design project in either wood or metal is undertaken during the
year along with several minor projects, an environmental study and a safety study.
Form 6 & 7 Design Technology
Pre-requisite:
A grade C in S.C. Workshop Technology or Graphics or Art plus
completion of the 4th Form Workshop course.
These courses follow national syllabuses in which workshop skills and
technological research are applied to the solution of practical problems. |