Design and
Technologies covers a wide variety of subjects. All subjects are informed by either the
Australian Curriculum, QCAA or Vocational Education and Training outcomes.
By studying
design and technology subjects, students develop knowledge, understanding and
skills in broad range of real-life environments. From food and fashion to construction and
engineering students create and analyse solutions for living.
When choosing
Design and Technology subjects students will:
apply practical skills to real world living contexts
solve problems and make decisions
design appropriate solutions for day to day living
Students in
Years 7 and 8 will study a semester of Industrial Technologies and Design and
Food Technologies. In Year 9, electives
consist of Graphical Technologies and Design, Materials and Technologies
Specialisation, Engineering Principles and Systems, Food Technologies and Food
and Fashion.
In the Senior
School, Year 10 have access to Industrial Technology Skills, Engineering
Principles and Systems, Industrial Graphics Skills and Food Technology. Year 11 and 12 have a mixture of general,
applied and VET subjects available.
Engineering Principles and Systems, Industrial Technology and Design,
Industrial Graphics Skills, Certificate II and III in Hospitality and
Certificate I in Construction.
For further
information about each subject and its content and assessment please refer to
the relevant curriculum handbook.
Head of
Department Ross Duncan rdunc8@eq.edu.au