Year 9 Creative Technology (20 Weeks) (9CRT)

In this half year course students will experience a variety of Technology subjects within the one course, working in a project based environment students are able to apply and recognise the transferability of their skills and knowledge acquired from core subjects such as maths, english and science. The nature of this course allows students to learn from two Technology specialist teachers, in more than one Technology workshop, working independently, within small and large groups, inside and outside the workshops, digitally on devices and practically with a range of materials. 

The primary focus is designing and developing authentic and innovative solutions to real-world problems.  Using the Design Thinking process students will collaborate with each other and may work alongside stakeholders from our wider community. They will learn that the development of successful solutions relies on a variety of knowledge, skills and perspectives.

Students are encouraged to push boundaries, think innovatively and inventively, they are continually challenged through questions, scenarios and activities that require them to step out of their comfort zones, think outside the box and learn from each others perspectives and experiences. 

More specifically, projects and activities in this course can develop skills and knowledge of; design thinking, problem solving, planning, visual communication (freehand sketching and digital models), prototyping and testing of design ideas, construction of outcomes using a range of materials, basic electronics knowledge, coding and programming. 

Students will develop capabilities in creativity, self management, critical thinking, communication, global leadership and collaboration.