Wairarapa College
Making Stuff! a year 9 Product Design Course
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr L. Moore.
Making stuff is a half-year course designed for Year 9 students to explore the fundamentals of woodworking. Students will learn essential skills such as tool handling, safety procedures, and basic joinery techniques. Through hands-on projects, including the creation of a simple wooden box, students will gain practical experience in measuring, cutting, and finishing wood. The course also covers woodworking machines, sustainability and design principles, culminating in a final project that showcases their craftsmanship. This course fosters creativity, precision, and an appreciation for the art of woodworking.
Part 1: Introduction to Woodworking
- Week 1-2: Introduction to Woodworking Tools and Safety
- Understanding different types of woodworking tools
- Safety procedures and proper tool handling
- Week 3-4: Basic Woodworking Techniques
- Measuring, marking, and cutting wood
- Introduction to joinery techniques
- Week 5-6: Project 1: Simple Wooden Box
- Designing and planning the project
- Constructing and finishing the box
- Week 7-8: Wood Types and Properties
- Identifying different types of wood
- Understanding wood properties and their applications
- Week 9-10: Finishing Techniques
Part 2: Intermediate Woodworking
- Week 1-2: Advanced Joinery Techniques
- Mortise and tenon joints
- Dovetail joints
- Week 3-4: Project 2: Small Furniture Piece (e.g., stool or shelf)
- Designing and planning the project
- Constructing and finishing the piece
- Week 5-6: Woodworking Machines
- Introduction to woodworking machines (e.g., lathe, bandsaw)
- Safety and operation procedures
- Week 7-8: Woodworking Design Principles
- Basics of design and aesthetics in woodworking
- Sketching and planning projects
- Week 9-10: Final Project and Exhibition Preparation
- Students design and plan their own projects
- Constructing and finishing the project
Assessment
- Projects: 70%
- Class Participation: 30%
This programme focuses on providing a solid foundation in woodworking skills and techniques, while still allowing for creativity and practical application through projects.
Pathway
Disclaimer
COURSE COSTS AND STANDARDS MAY CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
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