Tech graphics vs woodwork

mr person

Which is easier and more fun

Lucan Bohs

Wood

Desire.

I hated Woodwork.

Why are you wondering? Is it for a subject choice?

robman60

I hated TG. Some people have a natural ability for it though, and if you do, it's an "easy" enough high grade.

Solid_Shepard

Although I have never done Woodwork I absolutely love Technical Graphics and if you like problem solving I would highly recommend it. It's difficulty (I think) is vastly over-rated and I can't really understand what people find so difficult about it. On the other hand, although I do not know specifics with regard to Woodwork, I am not very good at using equipment such as saws and various other tools which makes me sure that had I done Woodwork I would not have enjoyed it. So although Woodwork may be the more "hands on" subject, I would recommend Technical Graphics because I would consider the problem solving more enjoyable.

Also, I forgot to mention, it is quite hard to say which is easier since I've only done Technical Graphics but, to me atleast, Technical Graphics is the easiest subject I did (Geography and Maths would be close with regards to easiness though) but I know some people just cannot understand some of the logic in the solutions and they can find it a very difficult subject. And yet again, I cannot accurately comment on what I don't know so I can't really compare it to Woodwork.

partyatmygaff

Tech Graphics if you love drawing and working with drawings. Woodwork if you like making things from wood.

But if I were you i'd choose Metalwork or Technology, they're far more interesting than woodwork.

Mr. Rager

A good teacher is absolutely critical for tech graphics

dambarude

The practical nature of woodwork is nice in first year, for a change from sitting at the table for most subjects. I did both, and enjoyed both to a certain extent, but I have to say I preferred technical graphics.

There's a new tech. graphs. syllabus at Leaving cert which appears to be very interesting. The new syllabus for Construction studies (the follow on of woodwork) hasn't been brought in, and probably won't be because of lack of funds.

Limerickham

I am a teacher that teaches both subjects. It really is down to where your strength lies. I find that people who tend towards logic and maths do well in Technical Graphics. T.G. is examined all in one go at the end of the three years, so again if you do well under exam conditions this subject may suit you. Woodwork is a much more practical subject and the exam is split up into a project and a written paper. The project is worth 60% and is split into the physical project and a written report on how you made it. The other 40% is based on the theory side.

You will not have to have done one of these subjects in order to be able to pick them up for Leaving Cert. and most people find that the Junior and Leaving Cert in these subjects are miles apart.

Most schools should accommodate you being able to do both subjects, the teacher will make all the difference too!!

good luck with the decision!