Make a stringed instrument Year 8 Technology Students research, design and construct a stringed musical instrument to comply with a design brief and document their technology practice in a design journal. 10 hours Time allocation Context for assessment Musical instruments are a pervasive element of human culture. From ancient times, musical instruments reflect culture, beliefs and way of life by using locally available materials and technology processes. Through the use of the technology processes of investigating, designing, producing and evaluating, students will design and construct a functional stringed musical instrument. The assessment focuses on selecting and using appropriate materials, tools and techniques.
Make a stringed instrument Year 8 Technology Students research, design and construct a stringed musical instrument to comply with a design brief and document their technology practice in a design journal. Time allocation 10 hours Context for assessment Musical instruments are a pervasive element of human culture. From ancient times, musical instruments reflect culture, beliefs and way of life by using locally available materials and technology processes. Through the use of the technology processes of investigating, designing, producing and evaluating, students will design and construct a functional stringed musical instrument. The assessment focuses on selecting and using appropriate materials, tools and techniques.
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