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Catalyst • Junior Secondary Curriculum • Handbook 2019 Discovery Course Year 8 3D Modelling Designers couple knowledge and technology with creativity, in activities that predict and control an outcome. In every situation that requires you to identify a problem, devise a solution, and put in train a sequence of steps to implement your solution, you are acting as a designer. • Understanding and using a design process Key topics include: For additional details about this Technology Discovery course, please contact: • Prototyping of models including the use of the 3D printer and laser cutter • Introduction to other 3D application software • Learn and use principles and elements of design • Freehand sketching of ideas Mrs Carol Puddicombe Head of Technology and Enterprise [phone] [email protected] • Learn how to use the Dassault Solidworks software to create their designs • Manipulation of 3D objects Discovery Course Year 8 Chinese Language X This course is suitable for students who have completed Year 7 Chinese language at Guildford Grammar School or who have equivalent experience in Chinese language. For additional details about this Language Discovery course, please contact: Mr James Cheah Head of Languages [phone] [email protected] The focus of this Discovery course is: • It’s my birthday: celebrating and planning • Keeping on track: my daily routine Discovery Course Year 8 Chinese Language Y This course is suitable for students who have completed Chinese Language X in Semester 1, Year 8, or who have equivalent experience in Chinese. It allows students to develop language skills useful for communicating with peers in China or the Chinese community. • Fashion and Clothing • Let’s go shopping For additional details about this Language Discovery course, please contact: Mr James Cheah Head of Languages [phone] [email protected] The focus of this Discovery course is: • My home 37