Construction

Transition Year Curriculum 2010-2011

Subject: Construction

Length of Course: 16 weeks

Teacher(s): Eoin Marren

Aims of the Course:

To introduce students to basic woodcraft
To produce work the students will enjoy making and develop their skills
To highlight the importance of safety and safe work practices

Course Outline:

The students will produce four basic woodcraft projects. The will participate fully from the design stage to the final product. They will also design and make props for the musical ‘All Shook Up’

Cross-Curricular Aspects:

Working with the music department in the making of the props.

Proposed Teaching Methodologies:

Individual work
Group work
Demonstration

Proposed Assessment Methodologies:

Students will be assessed on

Attendance
Participation
Quality of work