3D printing has been used in industry for rapid prototyping and is now affordable enough to be considered for classroom use. This course looks at the opportunities 3D printing technology presents to the Design and Technology classroom. The full process from generating a stl file through to printing as well as trouble shooting and print optimisation will be demonstrated. There will also be the o More

BBP00Beginner Beginner PhotoshopCourse rating:

This course is designed to help introduce photoshop at a very basic level in a small group. The course will introduce simple concepts in Photoshop which will be well practiced during the day to give the participants the confidence to deliver this in the classroom. A CD of resources and notes will be provided.PC computers will be used in this workshop. More

'Making Waves' is a successful design project that incorporates design theory, quality graphics, hull shaping, vacuum forming and some wonderful evaluative experiences. This course covers the theory aspects of the project and participants will make their own boat hull. Effective teaching strategies and project resourcing is also addressed. This course is ideal for Design and Technology teachers More

Corel Draw is a powerful illustration program with many classroom applications. This course is a hands on day where participants will be taken through the basics quickly and be able to develop skills applicable to their own situation. We will also cover appropriate ways to include Corel Draw in a teaching programme as well as model and discuss effective ways to teach students this software. More

Wondering how to improve teaching and learning across your school? This course will explore the benefits and importance of Learning Communities in schools and the enhanced teaching and learning that results from such teamwork. The Lesson Study Model will be explored as a means of developing teaching practice within schools. Teachers will also be taken through the Action Research model developed b More

COR00Colour RenderingCourse rating:

This practical, hands on course introduces a variety of rendering techniques and methods which can be applied to many types of visual arts or design and technology drawings. Demonstration and practice of shading, highlighting and colour rendering using a variety of pencils, pens and coloured markers will give participants many options and ideas on how to enhance the overall effect of drawings and More

CTW01Creative Textiles WorkshopCourse rating:

This is a practical workshop to develop machine sewing skills for creative projects suitable for teachers of Technology (mandatory) Stage 4 and Textiles Technology Stage 5 with assumed knowledge of basic sewing skills. The workshop will cover a variety of creative machining techniques including basic applique and cutwork with polar fleece, quilt piecing, patchwork, fabric weaving and decorative st More

This course will demonstrate some of the creative ways to utulise Photoshop for drawing and illustration. Participants will learn through the application of simple tools that they are able to create illustrations that can be used in a variety of different educational situations. This course will focus upon a variety of different tools such as the use of vectors, pens tools, custom shapes and the c More

DIP00Design in PhotoshopCourse rating:

This is an introductory course in Photoshop that develops the idea of design in the ICT classroom. Participants will explore basic design principles. Complete activities developed for syllabuses such as Visual Design, Graphic Design and Design & Technology. Explore concepts of layout , text, readability, using projects such as CD Design. Explore other contemporary design techniques like vector ima More

E-L00Ecolamp - Lighting design projectCourse rating:

This is a course for Technology teachers looking for a great new project. LEDs are the lighting solution of the future. They are super efficient and bright enough to use for domestic lighting. Even better, your students can use LEDs to make their own 'ecolamp'. This is a 'hands on' course and you will learn about the technolgy as well as make an LED lamp to take home. More

FAF00Flash animation for BeginnersCourse rating:

This course is an introduction to the Flash software with a focus on animation. Flash is used increasingly on the web for animation, video and interface design. It is a tool that appeals both to graphic and motion designers, web programmers & interface designers. This course is for beginners who want an introduction to how it is used. Participants will become familiar with the Flash interface and More

GB-00Graphics Booster-concept sketching,rendering and perspectiveCourse rating:

Design and creativity is underpinned by an ability to get ideas down onto paper. Everyone is creative, but it takes some skills to be able to generate and communicate ideas. There are plenty of drawing techniques to use, but this course concentrates on methods that are teachable and usable in the classroom. With concept sketching we develop drawing skills that help generate ideas quickly (rather t More

This course concentrates on presenting design ideas. Participants develop a simple design in perspective and produce a presentation layout. We will cover the general rules that make graphic presentations work. A range of background techniques will be demonstrated. The second part of the course is all about effective product photography that can be used in a classroom situation. Lighting, comp More

IDC00Interior Design ConceptsCourse rating:

A practical workshop format in which participants examine varied design principles related to co-ordinating successful interior schemes. The course works through a design brief based on a chosen theme. Explanation is given of some interior design fundamentals and how they can be practically applied. Each participant will create and assemble a professional sample board which they can then teach More

INA00Introductory AnimationCourse rating:

Learn 3 animation programs to step students into basic animation. Pivot (stick figure program), Gif Construction (uses Paint images) and Imageready (part of Photoshop). Workshop CD provides Pivot and Gif Construction programs (PC only not Mac) as well as tutorials to use back at school. More

IPF00Introductory Photoshop for Computing TeachersCourse rating:

This course will take you through the basics of Photoshop utilising its main features i.e adjusting images, resizing images,use of text, selecting parts and making montages using layers. Simple projects will be explained and practised that can be utilised in the classroom. A CD of resources and notes will be provided with detailed step by step tutorials. More

IPF01Introductory Photoshop - Online CourseCourse rating:

This ONLINE course will give you an introduction to the main aspects and functions in Photoshop. You will have a 'hands on' experience trying out your new skills in whatever version of photoshop you have-Photoshop (version 7 through to CS5) with step by step tutorials and imagebanks. The tutorials will cover Image Adjustments, Layers and selecting in Photoshop. We will also look at Aesthetic Sty More

ITA02Introduction to Adobe IllustratorCourse rating:

A course designed to introduce teachers to industry standard vector graphics creation package Adobe Illustrator. Requiring no previous knowledge of the software, the unit will cover all you need to know to start implementing this powerful educational tool in your classroom. All content is taught in a hands on manner, allowing you to learn by completing examples that can be used when training stude More

JIA00Jewellery I Art Deco Ring DesignCourse rating:

Participants design and make their own silver ring. Teachers will have access to the tools, information and resources needed to introduce this project. A study of Art Deco style provides design related content. The process of lost wax casting will be explained along with some fundamentals of jewellery design and finishing. You will have two silver rings that you have made from the course as exam More

LCI00Laser Cutting in the ClassroomCourse rating:

A hands-on opportunity will be provided to learn how to use Laser cutting in the classroom. With high-speed production that produces excellent quality results directly from the machine, teaching staff has the assurance that their students will be able to complete their coursework within the precious time that is available. The areas covered in this course are safety, compatible materials including More

LTS00Textile Skills Workshop-Simple Garment ProjectCourse rating:

This practical workshop is aimed at existing and re-trainee teachers with basic sewing skills. The full day workshop will consist of cutting and assembling boxer shorts or youth sleep pants/shorts with all relevant techniques demonstrated, content of workshop suitable for class project to build machining confidence and skills for students. Included in the workshop materials are reference notes, m More

MAW00Making Digital Art with PhotoshopCourse rating:

This is an introductory course in Photoshop that develops the idea of the contemporary image in the digital art . Topics covered include how to use layers and image adjustments, blending with layer masks to produce refinement and technical resolution. Also the aesthetic skills involved in making a successful image and the different aesthetic styles used by digital artists. PC computers are used i More

MAW01Making Digital Art with Photoshop Phase 2Course rating:

There are different aesthetic styles in digital imagery. In this intermediate level workshop we investigate Reflective,Altered Reality, Decomposed and Futuristic imagery. Leave filters behind and learn about Adjustment layers, History brush, more about masks, blending modes and layers. Some of the tutorials are self paced so that the skill of working through online or magazine tutorials can be lea More

MDB00MAC Digital BasicsCourse rating:

Lose the anxiety of using a MAC with a relaxed and friendly approach to utilising the digital software that comes with your MAC. In this course we will explore the MAC Interface & Keyboard; Setting up printers; Understanding system preferences, Saving your files & file management; Burning DVDs & CDs and backing up your files. The course will also explore the basics of iPhoto, iMovie & iDVD. Gain t More

MST00Machine Sewing TechniquesCourse rating:

This is a practical workshop to further develop machine sewing skills for existing and re-trainee teachers with assumed knowledge of basic sewing skills. The workshop will cover a variety of machining skills required as a basis for garment construction including such tasks as zipper insertion, elastic casing, waistband application, pocket addition, collar assembly and buttonhole making. The sample More

PDB00Digital to Print- Photoshop Beyond BasicsCourse rating:

This intermediate course is for those who already have a basic understanding of Photoshop but need to extend their creative application of the program.Learn more about the technical aspects of the industry to inform your students. We create a magazine cover from concept to getting the digital file ready for print. Along the way we discover the vital systems and sophisticated features of this prog More

PDF00Digital to Print- Photoshop BasicsCourse rating:

This workshop will concentrate on creating a solid understanding of basic tools and principles for editing and managing digital images in Photoshop. During the day you will prepare an image for a promotional postcard and be given the skills and resources to develop and optimise the image for use in print and web,to develop an understanding of photographic post production techniques in the indust More

PDM00Perspective Drawing Made EasyCourse rating:

Suitable for teaching these skills to Yr 7 to 12 students in a simple and structured way. An introductory course in perspective drawing. Participants will be taken through an easy, step by step method to complete a one point perspective drawing of an interior space. Participants will be shown examples of work using different colour rendering techniques. More

PFI00Plastics forming in the classroomCourse rating:

Working with plastics offers designers many exciting possibilities. The broad range of properties makes them very adaptable to the classroom. The main emphasis of this course is on plastics forming processes including vacuum forming, line bending, injection molding, hot-wire cutting and dome blowing.. There will be an opportunity to look at the cultural history of plastics and the suitability of More

PHE00Photoshop ElementsCourse rating:

Photoshop Elements is an essential program to edit and create basic graphics in your classroom. Learn to harness basic skills in image editing, create gif images for websites, colour correction, and utilise the tools in Elements. Participants will become familiar with Photoshop Elements interface and tools.Photoshop Elements software is included on all laptops issued by the State Government and is More

SAH00Slipcast and Handbuilt DinnerwareCourse rating:

Slip casting is a process used by studio potters, practising artists and within industry to produce dinnerware and other household objects. The process can be used to make one off pieces to mass produced objects. This course is suitable for Year 7-12 Visual Arts, Visual Design, Ceramics , Special Ed and Primary Teachers. In this hands-on course participants will produce dinner ware to industry More

This is a practical workshop which goes beyond the basic seam construction for teachers at all skill levels and offers an excellent basis for garment assembly providing practical experience on a range of various seam and hemline finishes to suit all fabric weights. The workshop consists of sample work which can be adopted for a practical lesson activity in the classroom to build machining confiden More

SEA00Sustainable Energy: An Unbiased Review of OptionsCourse rating:

The course is aimed at equipping high school teachers to tackle the complex issues of sustainable energy and climate change. The course will provide a balanced overview of the various options required to provide energy in the future while minimising environmental damage. Dr Sowerby favours no particular technology. The focus of the course will be on providing technical details on the various tech More

SMA00Stop Motion AnimationCourse rating:

A practical course where you will create a stop motion film using animation software. Teachers will be provided with a teaching framework to take back into the classroom. A program outline, visual resources and worksheets will be to make this a workable unit in the classroom. Teachers will work in small groups, developing a narrative, map out a storyboard, create set & characters for their film, More

This much anticipated course in finally here. Firstly participants will learn the skills and techniques involved in setting a stone into a piece of jewellery. Secondly the technique of enamelling without the use of a high temperature kiln will be explored through a number of design styles. More

The most important factor contributing to the teaching and learning in schools is the teacher. As teachers we are always searching for ways in which to develop the learning of our students. This course draws on the research of John Hattie to present the most effective teaching practices and how to develop them in the classroom. Teachers will be provided with a number of strategies and methods for More

TBE00Iconic Architecture - theory and modelmakingCourse rating:

Developing units of work for the Built environment area of study can be challenging. This course introduces the "Bilbao Effect" project which is suitable for Stage 4 and 5. It addresses some of the big ideas in architecture, including how buildings can have meaning, and the nature of 'iconic' architecture. We study the reasons behind the success of the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao. This course is b More

TTA00Textile Technologies and Sewing BasicsCourse rating:

This is an introductory level workshop for re-trainee teachers Technology (mandatory) Stage 4 and Textiles Technology Stage 5 for building up skills in textiles area. The first half of the workshop will cover basic fabric terminology and offer a complete understanding of commercial pattern information, sizing and relevant instructions. The Sewing Basics covers the practical part of the workshop un More

VPI00Video production in the classroomCourse rating:

The trainer for the day is an experienced short film maker. During this course you will be introduced to all aspects of the video production process. From planning & storyboarding, to shooting raw footage, tips for lighting, sound and production through to the digital editing process. By the end of the day you will have produced a 30 second advertisement. This process can become the basis of a More

WDP00Wood design project - Memphis PencaseCourse rating:

Good design projects introduce students to new skills and give them the opportunity to flex their creativity at the same time. The 'Memphis Pencase' design project achieves these two challenging outcomes. Aimed at Yr7-8, students are introduced to a range of design skills including introductory graphics, design theory, and simple wood-working. This project is an excellent introduction to the ma More

This is a hands on demonstration of common school workshop equipment, namely: disc sander, scroll saw, band saw, compound saw, table saw, drill press and router table. For each peice of equipment the following will be covered: set-up, correct use, alerts, safety, supervision level, and how to teach its use and providing a quality classroom demonstration. Concise notes are provided. This course More