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Catalyst • Junior Secondary Curriculum • Handbook 2021 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. Key topics include: • Freehand sketching of ideas • Learn how to use the Dassault Solidworks software to create their designs • Manipulation of 3D objects • Understanding and using a design process • 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 For additional details about this Technology Discovery course, please contact: Mr Marco Tolomei Head of Design and Technology [phone] [email protected] 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. The focus of this Discovery course is: • Colour and clothes: what colour clothes I like and dislike • Weather and holiday: weather forecast and school holidays For additional details about this Language Discovery course, please contact: Mr James Cheah Head of Languages [phone] [email protected] 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. The focus of this Discovery course is: • Hobbies: activities I like and dislike • Schools studies: subjects I study in school • School: my school For additional details about this Language Discovery course, please contact: Mr James Cheah Head of Languages [phone] [email protected] 35