Stage 1 Material Solutions
Stage 1 Material Solutions (S1 - Timber Framing)
Students focus on timber framing construction through enhancing their workshop machine knowledge and competency whilst documenting their understanding in a design development portfolio. They engage in the design and realisation process to develop products or systems, applying critical thinking and utilising new technologies to address challenges such as computer aided design (CAD). The course encourages creativity, innovation, and interdisciplinary skills while emphasising ethical, legal, economic, and sustainability considerations, all while maintaining safe work practices.
Subject Type: Elective
Length: Offered in Semester 1
SACE Credits: 10 Credits – Stage 1
Prerequisites: C for 1 Semester of Year 10 Design Technology
Contact Person: mohammad.arifi@stcolumba.sa.edu.au
Further Reading: Subject outline | Stage 1 - Design, Technology and Engineering - South Australian Certificate of Education (sace.sa.edu.au)
Topic Overview
- Timber Framing Joinery (Mitre, Housing, Domino/ Biscuit Joints, etc.)
- Woodworking machinery
- 3D Modelling & Technical Drawing – Computer Aided Design (CAD)
- Investigation – Timber Sustainability
- Design Development
Assessment Overview
Assessment Type 1: Specialised Skills Task (40%)
- Wooden Lap Table – Skills Task 1
- Evaluation of Skills Task 1
- Furniture Design – 3D Modelling (CAD) – Skills Task 2
- Evaluation of Skills Task 2
Assessment Type 2: Design Process and Product (60%)
- Investigation Analysis – Product Features & Aesthetics
- Research Task – Ethical, legal, economic, and sustainable issues
- Design Development (CAD Modelling & Technical Drawing Sheet)
- Solution Feature (Product) - Timber Framed Cabinet
- Evaluation of Solution Feature
Stage 1 Material Solutions (S2 - Cabinet Making)
Students focus on cabinet making construction through enhancing their workshop machine knowledge and competency whilst documenting their understanding in a design development portfolio. They engage in the design and realisation process to develop products or systems, applying critical thinking and utilising new technologies to address challenges such as computer aided design (CAD). The course encourages creativity, innovation, and interdisciplinary skills while emphasising ethical, legal, economic, and sustainability considerations, all while maintaining safe work practices.
Subject Type: Elective
Length: Offered in Semester 2
SACE Credits: 10 Credits – Stage 1
Prerequisites: C for 1 Semester of Year 10 Design Technology
Contact Person: mohammad.arifi@stcolumba.sa.edu.au
Further Reading: Subject outline | Stage 1 - Design, Technology and Engineering - South Australian Certificate of Education (sace.sa.edu.au)
Topic Overview
- Cabinet Making Construction Techniques
- Woodworking machinery
- 3D Modelling & Technical Drawing – Computer Aided Design (CAD)
- Investigation – Timber Sustainability
- Design Development
Assessment Overview
Assessment Type 1: Specialised Skills Task (40%)
- Wooden Desk Organiser – Skills Task 1
- Evaluation of Skills Task 1
- Furniture Design – 3D Modelling (CAD) – Skills Task 2
- Evaluation of Skills Task 2
Assessment Type 2: Design Process and Product (60%)
- Investigation Analysis – Product Features & Aesthetics
- Research Task – Ethical, legal, economic, and sustainable issues
- Design Development (CAD Modelling & Technical Drawing Sheet)
- Solution Feature (Product) – Cabinet Construction
- Evaluation of Solution Feature