STEAM - Engineering
Year 9 and 10 STEAM – Engineering follows the Design and Technology course concepts.Students are given the opportunity to identify a problem that they are passionate about and throughout the course design and create a solution demonstrating innovative thinking.The course incorporates the disciplines of Science, Technologies, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics in a holistic approach to design solutions.Students develop skills that are transferable to real world thinking. STEAM is designed to develop the required skills of collaboration, problem-solving and project work to prepare students for the HSC Design and Technology course.
Graphics Technology
Graphics Technology is a practical course that builds in students a variety of drawing techniques and processes, including computer animated designs. Students prepare and create drawings for a wide range of applications, including real world design needs. They learn the conventions of drawing and the ability to interpret designs. Graphics technologydevelops skills that are indispensable within the Technology, Architecture, Engineering and Business realms.
Industrial Technology
Industrial Technology provides students with opportunities to engage in a diverse range of creative and practical experiences using a variety of technologies widely available in industrial and domestic settings. This area of study develops knowledge and understanding of materials and processes. Related knowledge and skills are developed through a specialised approach to the tools, materials and techniques employed in the planning, development,construction and evaluation of quality practical projects and processes.Industrial Technology is a two-year course comprising of one year focusing on Timber Technology and one year studying Metal Technology.