Level 1 Design and CAD Technology
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr R. Ringwood.
This course is an introduction into CAD, designing and working with wood-based projects. The Main unit introduces the students to CAD (Computer Aided Design using SolidWorks) and gives them an opportunity to design (with CAD if they want) and make something in wood for a take home project.
There will be a cost for the production of projects and materials used. The cost will be determined by the project specifications and discussions with the student's teacher.
Course Overview
Term 1
Students will be introduced to and taught the basics of designing in Solidworks.
Students will be given a basic Brief which they will develop through the design process while creating something for themselves or a member of the family.
Term 2
Students will spend the first half of this term finishing their design, following the design process which they were introduced to in term 1.
Students will gain hand skill relevant to the project they have designed.
Students will start production of their design.
Students will be introduced to the external standard. This is a research paper based on materials (to be completed for homework)
Term 3
Continue production of their design
Finish off the external standard to be handed in week 5
Finish constructing the product they designed and get it evaluated
Term 4
Tidy up any paperwork and finishing touches to the product designed
Recommended Prior Learning
A strong desire to utilise technological and theory knowledge as well as skills in a workshop environment and to create designs that display creativity and inventiveness.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
There will be a cost for the production of projects and materials used for take home projects. The cost will be determined by the project specifications and discussions with the student's teacher.
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
Course can be endorsed with Merit or Excellence
External
NZQA Info
Materials and Processing Technology 1.1 - Develop a Materials and Processing Technology outcome in an authentic context
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Materials and Processing Technology 1.2 - Experiment with different materials to develop a Materials and Processing Technology outcome
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Materials and Processing Technology 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of sustainable practices in the development of a Materials and Processing Technology design
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Materials and Processing Technology 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of techniques selected for a feasible Materials and Processing Technology outcome