Industrial Design
and Technology
Manual Arts at Terrace has had a name change. The
change in name was necessary to better reflect the philosophy of the subject
and the way in which it is being taught.
In line with the change of name, projects have been changed
and theory components of the course have been linked with the practical
components.
Year 8 has been a major focus of this change with students
enthusiastically embracing the set projects. This has resulted in an increased
number of projects being produced by the students and improvements in
the quality of student work.
Year 9 and 10 students have also benefited from new projects
and new approaches and have responded with enthusiasm.
It is encouraging to see the improvements in student work
in this practical subject which allows boys expression of their ideas
and skills in a practical and aesthetically pleasing manner while also
allowing them the freedom to design solutions to their own or presented
problems.
It is hoped that in the near future, students will be able
to access computer drawing programs to assist them with the design of
their projects. During the course of the year many improvements have been
made to the facilities.
Both technology areas - Tech A (Woodwork) and Tech B (Metal
Work & Plastic) have been revamped giving students greater access to tools
and equipment. Special thanks to the teachers who have put in many extra
hours and the Mr Andrew Ebrington (Teacher's Aide), Term 1 - 3, and Mr
Michael Zillman (Teacher's Aide), Term 3 - 4, both of whom have worked
very hard to improve facilities and ensure the efficient running of the
department.
Mr Huby Vink Coordinator
GENERAL SHOP
THE GENERAL OBJECTIVES of THE STUDY AREA
OF WORKSHOP
To develop practical expertise through technological
literacy -
To develop - a) a knowledge and understanding
of a wide range of materials; tools,
equipment and processes.
- a knowledge and understanding of safe
working practices.
- the ability to analyse practical problems
and to determine suitable solutions.
- the ability to determine the functional
and aesthetic quality of products, and to analyse the suitability
of materials for specific applications.
General Shop A and General Shop B are Board
subjects and are not intended to develop tradesmen, but to give students
access to a range of experiences related to industry and modern technology
as a basis for the constructive use of their abilities in their careers,
in home maintenance applications and leisure time.
For this reason, the areas of bias will include
theoretical as well as practical experiences (depending on resource and
programme limitations) and will follow highly dispersed areas of study
encompassing the following:
1. GENERAL SHOP A
- Tools
- Timber and Timber Products
- Plastics
- Basic Wood Joints
- Practical Projects
- Wood Turning
- Painting
- Careers in the Wood Industry
2. GENERAL SHOP B
- Tools
- Processes - Marking, Cutting, Folding,
Forming, Soldering, Filing, Riveting, Brazing, Mig welding.
- Basic Electronics
- Fitting
- Sheet/Art Metal
3. PLASTICS
- Classification
- Tools
- Bonding
- Shaping
4. BASIC ELECTRONICS
- Terms and Symbols (Theory)
- Interpretation of Diagrams
- 6 volt Circuit Construction
- 12 volt Workable projects
5. FITTING
- Tool description and care;
- Marking; Filing and Fitting Processes;
- Machining; Threading; Fastening Techniques;
- Cold forming.
6. SHEET/ART Tool Applications
METALWORK Seams - joint techniques.
- Hollowing and downbeating - use of non-ferrous metals.
- Planishing and Annealing.
Safety is a very important element of General
Shop A and B and strict attention is paid to its application in workshop.
In addition, all Shop students are required to wear leather shoes and
aprons during classes.
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