Head of Department: Colin Thomson
YEAR 10 GRAPHICS
Prerequisite: Students must have done Year 9 Graphics. Consideration may be given to student who have not done a Year 9 Graphics course providing they have enthusiasm and desire to succeed this demanding subject. But consultation with the Head of Department must take place before permission will be granted.
Description: Knowledge and skills established at Year 9 will be built upon in Year 10. The use of free hand drawing to develop design ideas will be increased. Students will learn to interpret drawings and communicate information in appropriate graphic form using current conventions and standard practice. The student will also develop a sound working knowledge of drawing equipment, materials and general draughting practice.
Students will learn to solve simple design problems and evaluate solutions in terms of how well they have met the requirements of the brief or instructions. The student will also further increase their knowledge in the way they can present information through the use of graphics. A limited amount of Compouter Aided Design (CAD) will be used for some project work.
There is an expectation that minimum of 2 hours per week should be set aside to complete homework.
YEAR 10 WOOD TECHNOLOGY
Prerequisite: Students must have done Year 9 Materials Technology. Consideration may be given to students who have not completed a Year 9 Materials Technology course provided that they have the enthusiasm and desire to succeed in this demanding subject. Consultation with the Head of Department Wood Technology, must take place before permission will be granted.
Description: Year 10 Wood Technology should be regarded as a year one course to fully prepared each student for success in Furniture Making in Year 11.
Students taking this subject will be required to solve real problems through the design process. They are given a theme and are required to design and make a project within the design brief. This includes design investigation, conceptual idea, design evolution, development drawing, working drawing and related studies. The student is then required to make the project.
Assessment: Based on student's performance in the workshop and completed projects.
Course Fee: $40.00
YEAR 10 METAL TECHNOLOGY
Prerequisite: Students must have done Year 9 Materials Technology. Consideration may be given to students who have not completed a Year 9 Materials Technology course provided that they have the enthusiasm and desire to succeed in this demanding subject. Consultation with the Teacher-in-Charge - Metalwork must take place before permission will be granted.
Description: Students will learn skills and make projects based around working with metals, plastics and a variety of additional materials. Background theory on a range of make a range of projects such as a gas powered car and toolbox. Additional projects may vary depending on student interests. Skills taught may include welding, painting and using electrical machines.
Assessment: Based on student's performance in the workshop and completed projects.
Course Fee: $80.00
YEAR 10 TEXTILES TECHNOLOGY
Introduction: Textiles explores creative and innovative ways of research, illustrating, designing, applied design and construction. Each student is given the opportunity to explore their own interest in textiles and to develop an individual sense of style.
The course is made up of practical and theory sections throughout the year. When making their own garments the students are required to supply their own materials.
This is a strong starting point for anyone interested in anything in these fields:
- Fashion Designer
- Graphic artist
- Textile Designer
- Fashion Retailing
- Teaching
- Machinists
- Pattern Cutters
- Computer Aided Design
- Interior Design
- or for just developing some everyday skills
Prerequisite: Desirable to have completed Year 9 Textiles but not compulsory.
Description: This course aims to encourage students to:
- develop research skills
- manage practical projects
- use available resources
- take responsibility for their own work
This course is for students who are creative and are interested in design. Students are encouraged to work with a variety of textiles and will experience a wide range of assembly techniques to create textile items to take home.
Course Fee: $30.00
YEAR 10 FOOD & NUTRITION
Introduction: Includes the understanding and using of safe and reliable processes for producing, preparing, presenting and storing food and the development, packaging and marketing of foods.
Food and Nutrition
Food choices made by individuals and families affect all aspects of health. This subject enables students to make informed decisions about food and the choices that will contribute to their own well-being and that of other people. Practical skills and techniques will be developed in food preparation and presentation.
NB. This is not a cooking class. Theory work which covers over half the programme focuses mainly on hygiene and nutrition with practical classes related to topics being taught. This is a good foundation course for Year 11 Food Technology.
Prerequisite: All candidates must be able to demonstrate safe work methods and hygiene practice.
Description: This course involves topics in food and nutrition as well as food technology. It will involve on average 3 theory lessons and 3 practical lessons per fortnight. Topics covered may include:
- Hygiene and Safety
- Nutrition - nutrients and food groups
- Function and Properties of Foods
- Evaluation of Food Products
- Use and care of appliances
Students will be given the opportunity to complete and gain credits for a Level 1 Unit Standard.
Course Fee: $80.00