Course Overview

This subject focuses on designing and making products using wood as the primary material. Students design and manufacture products or prototypes according to a design brief and develop skills associated with using materials, systems and processes.

Graphic presentation will be required, using the design process, practices and principles relevant to the construction of framed or solid wood projects.

It is anticipated that each student will construct two major items of furniture which reflect some of the typical construction methods used in the furniture industry. Safe use of machines and power tools will be delivered. The application of jigs and “knock down” cabinet fittings are also possible. Quality control and accurate manufacture are emphasised throughout the course.

Each student will be allocated $20 for consumables and materials at the commencement of the course.  Costs in excess of $20 are to be met by the student.

Assessment

Assessment will be judged against the SACE performance standards in the following areas.
•    2 specialised skills and application tasks
•    A materials investigation task
•    The creation of a design folio and furniture product
•    A product evaluation.
 

Teacher Information

Technology Teacher