9CDT

Year 9 Creative Digital Technology

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: R. Maunder.

This course includes several short projects, including designing and making laser-cut items and 3D-prints, and designing a character to animate in a computer game. Students are encouraged to show original thinking and explore a variety of ideas as part of the design process. They will develop understanding and confidence using a range of software and technologies.

Learning Opportunities

In this course you will need to:

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  • Creative thinking:  Produce original ideas and apply imagination to solve problems.
  • Designing and making laser-cut and 3D-printed items to take home.
  • Digital Technologies:  Develop skills using specialist software, managing files and coding for games.
  • Introduction to design of games and interactive stories.
  • Critical Thinking Skills:  Inquire, analyse problems, test and evaluate ideas.
  • Sketching character concepts and digitising them.
  • Using Information:  Use the design process to develop ideas and explore options.

  • Investigating the uses and potential of 3D printing and laser cutting.