Technology

Why study Technology?

Technology is intervention by design. It uses intellectual and practical resources to create technological outcomes, which expand human possibilities by addressing needs and realising opportunities.   Technology makes enterprising use of knowledge, skills and practices for exploration and communication, some specific to areas within technology and some from other disciplines. 

With its focus on design thinking, technology education supports students to be innovative, reflective and critical in designing new models, products, software, systems and tools to benefit people while taking account of their impact on cultural, ethical, environmental and economic conditions.

The aim is for students to develop broad technological knowledge, practices and dispositions that will equip them to participate in society as informed citizens. Students learn that technology is the result of human activity by exploring stories and experiences from their heritage, from Aotearoa New Zealand’s rich cultural environment, and from contemporary examples of technology. 

Technology at Onehunga High School focuses on 4 areas:

Food and Hospitality:

Food & Hospitality has many different exciting and diverse Career pathways.  This ranges from chef or barista all the way up to restaurant or hotel group manager. Pursuing a catering and hospitality career can open up opportunities to travel the world.  It can be a great way to build self-confidence in your own skills and your ability to talk and interact with others.  Courses at Onehunga High School are designed to help you grow and progress and to help gain the skills and confidence necessary to find part or full time work in the hospitality industry.

Product Design:

Product Technology focuses on design and manufacture. It is the use of material and human resources to develop quality products. Creativity and innovation are at the heart of Product Design. Product Design is everywhere - every product you use has been designed, from your toothbrush to your tablet.  Students will learn to make enterprising use of traditional workshop knowledge and skills, together with the latest CAD, CNC and 3D Printing technologies as they work through the product development process to develop products in response to problems or needs.

Design and Visual Communication:

DVC focuses on understanding and applying drawing techniques and design practice to communicate design ideas. Students enhance their ability to conceptualise, develop, and communicate design ideas and potential outcomes, and their skill to interpret graphical information.  The courses offered aim to unlock creativity and use inspiration for the design of places, spaces, people and products. There is a focus on idea generation and students will learn a range of techniques that help them to create and visually communicate their own ideas. Students will gain skills in freehand sketching, rendering, 2D and 3D drawing, model making and Computer Aided Design (CAD). 

Wood Technology:

Wood Technology focuses on exploring the natural and made world through the medium of design, seeking out opportunities to creatively and innovatively use wood and wood products in making and shaping their environment. The sustainable use of and management of wood as a natural resource is important as the world faces the challenges of the 21st century. Students will learn to design small projects and the skills required to use tools and equipment to make their designs. Students will work mainly with wood but will also use other materials to enhance their designs.  Students will learn about wood as a material and how it is produced.

• Grid
• List

Subjects in this Learning Area