1. Year 9 Subject Selection -
Creative Boxes

2. Course Description Creative Boxes is a unit which aims to further develop a students understanding of the product design process. Students will design and construct a range of timber boxes which build confidence, team work, and the ability to work in an active environment. Timber and the creative use of a range of timbers is the main focus for this unit.

3. Student experiences in this unit
Assessment tasks While a number of boxes are made in this unit, the Utility Box is the major task. For the major task a student will complete the following :-
Investigating and Design - Idea sketches, and written support information are used to convey information about the intended timber box S or N and A-E
Production - The construction of a hinged timber box , which is stained, lined with felt, and consist of a timber inlay feature lid S or N and A-E
Analysing and Evaluating - Students will use evaluation criteria to reflect and assess the success of the product and it’s intended use S or N and A-E

4. Subject pathway
Creative Boxes can help to develop a students interest in further Technology subjects such as the following:-
Year 10 Functional Furniture
Year 10 Creative Design
Year 10 Aeronautical Engineering
Year-10 Systems and Robotics

5. Extra activities/costs?
All projects made in a Year-9 Technology Elective subjects are paid for within the department budget. There are no extra costs.

6. A Utility Box