10 Design and Product Development

Course Overview

Term 1
Curriculum Area: Design and Visual Communication
Topic: Produce a concept of a pendant using sketching techniques.

Students will learn free hand sketching techniques to produce a concept of a product that you will make. Students will use computer programmes such as Sketchup to produce digital sketches as well.
Students will make a pendant using metal casting techniques.

Term 2
Curriculum Area: Building and Construction - Wood
Topic: Clock design - Now is the Time
Students will design and build a clock made of wood and other materials. Students will learn to use specialised tools, machinery and equipment in the workshop.

Term 3
Curriculum Area: Mechanical Engineering - Metal
Topic: Be a tidy kiwi.
Students will design and make a product out of sheet metal using specialised engineering tools and machinery. Student will make a project using engineering skills that could be used to keep their room tidy. Projects that can be made include a dustpan, a mini dust bin, a utility box to keep valuable jewellery.

Term 4
Curriculum: Inventions and Multi materials.
Topic: Products and sustainability
Student will learn about sustainability and recycling of wood, metal and plastic to improve our environment. Student will learn about transport and automotive engineering and the impact on the environment.
Students will design and make an outdoor upcycled garden project using a range of tools and machinery.