EDUC1001

Technology Teaching Studies 1A

Faculty of Education and Arts School of Education

10 Units 1000 Level Course

Not available in 2014

Previously offered in 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

Explores graphical aspects of the Design & Technology 7-10 syllabus and the related syllabi. Students will be expected to achieve levels of competency across the wide range of graphical drawing techniques. The course will involve all students completing practical involvement in a number of extended graphical problems. Seminars based on elements of the syllabus will be prepared and presented by the students in consultantion with the lecturer, in order to explore the teacher responsibilities involved in facilitating the syllabus outcomes.

Objectives

At the completion of this course students should be able to:
* design and construct graphical problems to the standard dictated in the Design and Technology 7-10 syllabus;
* participate in the development of design solutions incorporated in projects of a suitable standard;
* develop a graphical portfolio;
* document the teaching processes involved in facilitiating graphics in design processes;
* present seminars on aspects of design in the Design & Technology syllabus 7-10;
* demonstrate and expain 'how to' design;
* develop skills in planning and implementing technical demonstrations;
* familiarise themselves with the Rationale and Aims of the Design & Technology syllabus

Content

1. A critical analysis of the Design and Technology syllabus for:
* graphics related outcomes
* the identification of how graphics is an integral component of the design process;
* how graphics informs content and design processes;
* graphics as communication/ presentation

2. Skills across a range of graphics / visual communication styles related to function. Perspective drawing, specifications drawing, presentation graphics and communication/ concept drawing.

3. Pedagogical skills related to the teaching of graphics in the junior classroom and the facilitation of drawing as an important communication tool.

4. Developing a graphics portfolio.

5. Developing design solutions that incorporate the acquisition of graphics/ drawing skills.

Replacing Course(s)

N/A

Transition

N/A

Industrial Experience

Assumed Knowledge

Nil

Modes of Delivery

Internal Mode

Teaching Methods

Lecture
Workshop

Assessment Items

Presentations - Individual	Seminar Presentation = 20% Knowledge and skills related to the teaching of graphics skills.
Projects	Project 1:=15% Knowledge and skills in a range of graphics styles. Project 2:=15% Applied drawing skills. Major Project:=50% Knowledge and skills related to the designing and visual communication of a design project.

Contact Hours