Woodwork (Elective) - Stage 1

Mandatory: No

Duration: Full year

Description

This subject focuses on designing and making products with wood. Students design and manufacture products or prototypes according to a design brief and develop skills associated with using materials, systems and processes.

Students are prepared for the further study of Woodwork at Stage 2 and for Woodwork 2 at Stage 1.

Tasks:

• Design and construction of small furniture pieces
• Construct a project using a manufactured board
• Prepare a written report on an aspect of the technology used

Folio: As an element of the design task, students will develop and display a design folio, as evidence of the design processes.

Notes

Students have the option to negotiate size and cost, however this may require additional funding from families.