Scotch College

DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY Year 9 — 2012

Electronics

Rationale 

Design and Technology at Scotch College seeks to develop both the intellect and the skills through the processes of designing, producing and evaluating. Central to these tasks is the acquiring and developing knowledge and ability to solve problems through the use of technology. Integrated with the learning experiences will be the skill and ability to communicate effectively in writing, speaking, sketching and drawing about the processes of designing and making in electronics.

Student Outcomes

• be aware of the contribution electronics has on their lives and to society in general
• introduce students to the nature of electronics in modern society and its usefulness in solving control problems
• give students the opportunity to design and make electronic circuits
• be able to work with confidence in a technical environment with due regard for health and safety
• undertake complex practical projects involving a variety of both analogue and digital components 
• have an understanding of circuit design, component compatibility, testing, fault diagnosis, tools and machines
• use ICT in practical ways to produce images and control machines

Course Content

The subject headings broadly describe the content.  The projects suggested may vary from year to year and are the medium through which the content is taught and approached.

• Audio Devices:  The boys will design and make an audio device and amplifier with speakers or radio.  There will be simple soldering and circuit board assembly and construction.

An introduction to the Picaxe programmable chip will be the second element in the course structure.

• Fabrication:  Boys will design and make housing for the amplified speakers or radio using CAD and Laser cutting technologies.  Learning how to use these technologies will be integral to the course.

Assessment 

Home Work

Class Work 

Research Assignment 

Design & Technology:  Resistant Materials

Rationale 

Design and Technology seeks to develop both the intellect and the skills through the processes of designing, producing and evaluating. Central to these tasks is acquiring and developing knowledge and ability to solve problems through a variety of materials and media.

Who should take this course? At Year 9 Design and Technology is a useful background and preparation for courses leading to professions such as engineering, architecture, and product design. Design and Technology provides opportunities for developing skills demanded in these professions such as drawing, conceptualizing, fabricating and understanding of materials technology and manufacturing.

Student Outcomes

• be aware of the contribution design and technology has on their lives and to society in general 
• design and make a simple electronic circuit based on the theme of radio 
• be able to work with confidence in a technical environment with due regard for health and safety

• experience more complex practical workshop projects involving a variety of materials which will teach a range of skills and content to do with design, structures, electronics, materials, tools and machines 
• to reflect on the process they have been involved in and evaluate their success and recommend improvements after testing

• be able to use ICT in practical ways to manipulate information, produce images and control machines 

Course Content 

The subject headings will broadly describe the content. The projects suggested may vary from year to year and are the medium through which the content is taught and approached.

• Structures:  The boys will design and make a bridge or similar structure designed to take a maximum load. The structure will fit on a set test rig and be tested to destruction. Calculate the strength to weight ratio and determine the most efficient .

Structure - Boys will learn tension, compression, shear, bending, torsion. Behavior of different materials under load, moments.  A knowledge of the history of bridge making and some famous bridges and their engineers.

• Resistant Materials:  Boys will design and make a storage container using wood. A design folio will document their planning. Finger joints or dovetails will be used. The device must be limited in size and a box style unit is preferred. The container must be for presentation purposes mainly.

Assessment 

Examination

Class work 

Research Assignment 

Design & Technology:  Product Design

Rationale 

To introduce students to the realm of Product Design.  This will involve learning sketching, shading and rendering techniques to create images of products and concepts which will then be modeled and shaped to bring their 

concepts into finished form.  You will be involved in designing and making prototype products in our workshops. The course assumes prior knowledge which could be gained at any school. Some experience in shaping and forming materials with simple tools is expected and would be advantageous. Design and Technology is a useful background and preparation for courses leading to professions such as engineering, architecture, electronics, industrial and product design. Design and Technology provides opportunities for developing skills demanded in these professions such as drawing, conceptualizing, fabricating and understanding of materials technology and manufacturing. This study is very good preparation to the VCE study Design and Technology.

Student Outcomes 

• design folio for each project 
• completed models 
• research assignments 
• tests 
• examination 

Course Content 

• Basic Graphics.

• Basic Scale Modeling.

• Ergonomics.

• History of Design.

• CAD/CAM.

Cutting Board:   The CAD program will be used to design three cutting boards. Some product research will be completed. The boards will be made from wood in the workshop and a folio documenting the planning completed. 

Cooking Device:   A light-weight collapsible portable cooking device is needed for camping purposes. The students must design and manufacture a solution to this using sheet steel or aluminum. Research will be into camping devices, fuels and the needs of the camping market. A design folio for the project will direct the students’ thinking and planning for the production of the project. An attractive package for the device must also be designed from polymer or fabric. This package must be able to be easily mass-produced for a global market. The intention is that it be designed for injection moulding or vacuum forming.

Assessment 

Examination

Class work 

Research Assignment