Materials Design & Technology

	Design in Wood
	You will be:  Working with timber. Learning how to use hand tools, power tools and machines. Instructed on the basics of design, drawing up your own ideas and learning how to organize materials in order to begin a project Complete an elective project.  Project ideas range from small toys and puzzles to larger furniture pieces.

Automotive

There are 3 different courses on offer all providing a wide range of experiences.  Please consult the handbook for detailed information on Automotive.  Here is a brief outline: Restoring a motor vehicle (Automotive Design) Learning about engines and servicing these systems (Automotive Technology) Maintenance and repair of your own vehicle (Automotive)

 

Design Graphics

You will be:  Developing skills in drawing and design Working with computer aided design programs Experimenting with free hand sketching Producing major projects in fields of your choice.

	Computer Graphics & Design
	You will be:  Learning about computer equipment and computer graphic processes Developing skills in animation Working with 3D Studio Max Producing a folio of drawings and completing a major project in 2D/3D design

 

Board Making		Design in Metal
You will be:  Learning the theory of board design Working with simple hand tools and learning  how to work with a variety of materials Designing and making your own surfboard, sailboard, snowboard, wave-ski, water-skis, knee board, kayak, canoe or skateboard.		You will be:  Learning how to work with metal Creating small set projects and larger extended projects Working with design problems Working with metalworking equipment