School Profile - Faculties - TAS

Technology under pins all that we do in TAS. It has more than one definition:

• Development and application of tools, machines, materials and processes that help to solve human problems. As a human activity, technology predates both science and engineering. It embodies the human knowledge of solving real problems. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki

• Human innovation in action that involves the generation of knowledge and processes to develop systems that solve problems and extend human capabilities.

• The innovation, change, or modification of the natural environment to satisfy perceived human needs and wants.
  www.doe.mass.edu/frameworks/scitech/2001/resources/glossary.html

In the TAS KLA we promote production and evaluation of quality designed solutions.

TAS builds on Science and Technology K-6 and offers a K-12 curriculum experience in areas of choice. TAS offers a wide range of subjects allowing students to pursue compelling interests in a diversity of design specialisations, materials and interests.

THE TAS CURRICULUM

Stage 4 (Year 7-8) Technology

Technology education integrates both the process and knowledge based on a holistic view of design. In the mandatory Technology students learn about technologies and use a range of materials, tools and techniques relevant to the personal, commercial and global areas of human activity.

Stage 5 (Years 8-10)

• Design and Technology

• Food Technology

• Graphics Technology

• Industrial Technology (modules offered: Automotive, Timber, Multimedia, Metal)

• Information Software and Technology

• Textiles Technology

Stage 6 (Years 11-12)

• Design and Technology

• Engineering Studies

• Exploring Early Childhood (CEC)

• Food Technology

• Industrial Technology: Timber and Furniture Products or Multimedia

• Textiles Technology

The TAS Exhibition held in mid August is an opportunity to showcase the breadth of experience and diversity of talent of the Davidson TAS students. In particular the Year 12's major work from Industrial Technology, Design and Technology and Textiles and Design is displayed for the first time. We have a tradition of our students being selected for the various Board of Studies design exhibitions for major works such as InTech and DesignTech.