Technology

Design and Visual Communication

Design and Visual Communication is a subject where students solve real world design problems. They do this with freehand sketching, some technical drawing and CAD programs on computers.

Digital Technologies

Students in New Zealand need opportunities to develop knowledge and skills with Digital Technologies so they are equipped to respond to rapid changes in our society. This subject has the potential to strengthen the appeal to students of Digital Technologies as a specialist subject and to connect students with a range of enterprising and innovative employment opportunities and tertiary pathways.

Hard Materials Design

Hard Materials Design will suit those students who enjoy overcoming design issues. Students will work through a problem solving process which explores the design process and manufacture of high quality solutions.

Hard Materials Trade

The foundation for many Hard Materials Trade related courses begins with learning a range of practical skills in the school workshop.

Mechanical Engineering

This course will allow students to develop a sound understanding of basic engineering practices. Qualifications gained through this course may assist students to gain employment or entry to engineering based tertiary courses.

Joinery

This course will give students an insight into joinery techniques using timber, with a focus on hand tools skills.
This course could lead to being accepted into many of the timber trade courses in tertiary training.

Building & Construction

This course provides students with an opportunity to gain an insight into the building industry. They will learn basic carpentry skills and knowledge through completing small construction projects.

Students develop the skills necessary to design and create projects using workshop tools.

Digital Technologies are embedded across all curriculum areas. Students will use a range of devices, either BYOD personal devices or school owned, to enhance their learning experience. Digital Citizenship will be fostered through deliberate teaching.

This course is based on the Technology Curriculum. During the course students make quality practical projects through which they gain an understanding of the requirements of NCEA Technology at Years 12 to 13.

The experience of rotating between the Engineering and Wood workshops gives a broad exposure to skills and knowledge. This provides a good insight into possible future career pathways.
Students will develop an awareness of hand tool and machine skills, the properties of different materials, problem solving through the design process and a safe working attitude while operating in the workshop.

Cost:
Approximately $75 applies for both Years 9 and 10 to cover the cost of their take home projects.
(Year 9 Term 1 Taster approximately $12 to cover the cost of take home projects.)

Students are taught how to design using sketching, technical drawing, computer drawing and presentation techniques.
Design and Visual Communication is about designing and communicating ideas through the use of sketching, model making, technical drawing and computer drawing.

The course is made up of design projects such as Go Kart, Sleepout, Gift Box and Child’s Toy.

Today’s learners leave school and enter into a digital world, so let us prepare you for this. YOU, are the future generation. Get a head start now by taking this exciting, creative, inspiring and essential subject. Participate in the digital world as digitally capable thinkers, producers and creators.

Let us give you the skills and confidence so you can use digital skills in a variety of situations – school, clubs, work etc.

During the two year course we will introduce you to a wide range of software applications. Examples include:

• Digital Information: (eg Word, Excel, Access)
• Digital Media: Adobe (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
• Coding: (e.g. Scratch, Python, Visual Basic, HTML/CSS)
• Robotic Coding using Lego

Extension Activities – Competitions Available

• Bebras Computational Thinking Challenge in Terms 1 and 2
• INTERFACE Minecraft competitions
• New Zealand Informatics Competition
• UBER Global Hackathon
• Break The Code 2.0 Competition
• Moonhack

Design and Visual Communication is a subject where students solve real world design problems. They do this by using a combination of Computer (CAD) drawing and sketching to visually communicate their design thinking.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course focuses on designing, computer (CAD) drawing, modelling, rendering and 2D & 3D sketching. It will prepare students for Level 2 NCEA DVC. Design assignments are:

• Bus Shelter
• Moisture Meter
• Backpack

Assessments will be based on parts of the design assignments and spread throughout the year.

Students in New Zealand need opportunities to develop knowledge and skills with Digital Technologies so they are equipped to respond to rapid changes in our society. This subject has the potential to strengthen the appeal to students of Digital Technologies as a specialist subject and to connect students with a range of enterprising and innovative employment opportunities and tertiary pathways.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course aims to equip students with essential knowledge and skills in Digital Technologies, preparing them for future academic pursuits in the field while providing practical skills applicable in various contexts.

Students will have the option to specialise in one of two streams: PROGRAMMING or MEDIA.

Course Content Highlights:
Data Management (Databases)
Outcome Development
Outcome Design
Interface Usability Understanding
Python, HTML, CSS, Javascript and PHP for PROGRAMMING stream

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Through challenging project briefs, students are encouraged to design and produce innovative solutions encompassing processes and materials from all areas of the workshop.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: A practical based course which will allow students to gain skills and confidence in two specialist areas of the workshop:

• Woodwork and Furniture Making
• Mechanical Engineering

Whilst working toward assessment in the two areas, students will complete projects encompassing a range of skills and processes.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course teaches students to solve Design Problems using Design and Visual Communication skills. Design and Visual Communication techniques introduced in Years 9 to 11 are further developed. Advanced 3D computer modelling techniques are studied. Computer and hand drawing skills are taught which allow students to produce a more realistic interpretation of complex information.

The process of Design is emphasised. Students are taught to explore a range of possible solutions to given problems.

Design assignments are: Desk Lamp, Exploring Designers and Design Eras.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course prepares students to have an understanding of real life business documents.

Consolidation of text entry skills and techniques
Understanding and use of Word Processing, Spreadsheet, Database and Powerpoint applications
Introduction to Adobe Creative Suite software
Basic document layout and enhancement

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Digital Technologies Media: this class focuses on using advanced media tools using In Design, Illustrator and Photoshop to produce a media outcome. Microsoft Word and Microsoft Access are also used.

Digital Technologies Programming: this class focuses on using Python as its programming language, HTML/CSS for website development including Bootstrap, Databases with PHP and mySQL, documenting the design and development process of digital outcomes using Google Docs and Slides, and also looks at computer science concepts.

When choosing this subject please be very specific as to whether it is MEDIA or PROGRAMMING.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course provides students with the opportunity to build on their experience gained at Year 11. Students will be able to design and build a project that meets a need or opportunity that they have identified. Through the project, students will broaden their knowledge of materials, processes and techniques in the workshop environment.

NB: At Level 2 Students can choose one or more of the following subjects: Joinery, Building and Construction, Electronics and Mechanical Engineering.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This practical based course, written in consultation with the COMPETENZ (New Zealand Engineering, Food and Manufacturing Industry Training Organisation) is designed to give students an introduction to the following areas of engineering:

• Health and Safety practices
• Safe care and use of hand tools
• Engineering safety
• Computerised drawing
• Basic Milling and Lathe processes

Students will build a motorised Grass Kart as part of a team, working toward the southland Secondary School Grass Kart Competition, or will make individual engineering set projects. Using the knowledge from these learning areas, students will manufacture projects which will give an understanding of the practical applications used in engineering today.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This practical based course, written in consultation with COMPETENZ (ITO) is designed to give students an introduction to the following areas of furniture making:

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This practical based course, developed and supported by the Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation (BCITO) is designed to give students an introduction to the following areas of carpentry.

• Identify, select, use and maintain hand tools used for construction
• Identify, select, use and maintain portable power tools under supervision
• Construct timber garden furniture and items of basic construction

Students will apply learnt knowledge to construct personal projects and then work as a group to construct a small building project.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This is a course where the student will solve design problems. The skills of problem solving and real world constraints are an integral part of solving challenging design problems.

They will have the opportunity to work independently and present their ideas using a variety of Graphics skills that they are comfortable with. These may be computer based, free hand sketches or a combination of both.

Effective presentation and an understanding of how to use a range of skills to arrive at a good design are central to this course.

Design assignments are: Small House, CAD Production Drawings

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course covers Word Processing, Desktop Publishing and Database skills in a business situation. Skills in Adobe InDesign are also taught.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Digital Technology Media: This class focuses on using complex procedures to produce a digital media outcome using a software package of their choice.

Digital Technology Programming: This class focuses on using a programming language of choice, relational databases and some aspects of Computer Science.

When choosing this subject please be very specific as to whether it is MEDIA or PROGRAMMING.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course provides students with the opportunity to build on their experience gained at Levels 1 and 2. Students will select a suitable issue and produce an innovative solution using a range of complex workshop processes. This will be achieved through detailed planning and comprehensive design.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course would suit students who have an interest in Engineering with an opportunity to further develop their skills both with practical and computer aided fields.

Topics covered:

• Complete2D/3D computer aided working drawings, parts and assemblies
• Mix of structural, heavy fabrication and machining through individual projects.