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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:

  1. skills in designing, interpreting and presenting graphic information in 2D and 3D drawings and models;
  2. accurate measuring skills and a neat printing style;
  3. 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.

 
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