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The Technologies Department consists of two subjects;
JUNIOR CYCLE
Graphics - Introduced to our school in 2021.
Applied Technology - Introduced to our school in 2025.
SENIOR CYCLE
DCG - Will be introduced in 2025.
Technology - Will be introduced when first cohort of students complete their junior cycle in Applied Technology.
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Graphics
About
In Graphics students learn to communicate graphically. Students develop both freehand and measured drawing skills. Students draw logos, polygons, 3D objects, developments and much more. Problem-solving, designing and visualizing are also key skills that are learned in Technical Graphics. After the Junior cycle, students who wish to continue the subject on to Leaving Certificate level do Design & Communication Graphics (DCG). Assessment At Junior Certificate level, students sit a drawing exam for 100% of their marks. At Leaving Certificate level, students complete a design project for 40% of the marks and sit a drawing exam for the other 60% of their marks. Junior Cycle Students are introduced to using the drawing equipment and freehand sketching. At the beginning of first year students focus on improving their basic drawing skills by drawing logos. As students progress they move on to topics such as polygons, constructions, orthographic projection, isometric projection, pictorial drawing, circles in contact, transformation geometry and much more.
Where can it lead to?
Students develop a problem-solving mindset in Graphics that can be applied across a wide variety of career paths. In particular, it can lead to careers in Design, Architecture, Engineering, IT, Manufacturing, Art & Craft
Applied Technology
About
Applied Technology is a practical based subject. Students work with metal, wood and plastic to create projects that they have designed themselves. Students also study areas such as electronics, mechanisms, structures and technology & society. Assessment At both Junior Certificate and Leaving Certificate students design and make a project for 50% of their marks. Students sit a written exam for the other 50% of the marks. Junior Cycle Students are introduced to working with metal, wood and plastic through various projects such as key rings, CD racks, bridges, mobile phone holders, buzz games and many more. Throughout the three years of Junior cycle students study materials, tools, safety, structures, mechanisms, energy, graphics, ergonomics, electronics and computers.
Where can it lead to?
Students develop a practical problem-solving mindset, craft and coding skills in Applied Technology that can be applied across a wide variety of career paths. In particular, it can lead to careers in Engineering, Manufacturing, Energy, Construction, Architecture, IT, Coding, Biomed, Physics, Art, Craft & Design