YEAR 9 - GROUP A

I.C.T  

Year 9 ICT is designed to give students a wide range of basic Information Technology skills.  This course will enable students to fully and effectively use all of the I.T. facilities available on the College Network and Internet systems.  Students will learn about basic computer and network systems, the KnowledgeNet, keyboard skill and design skills for use with different computer programmes. A range of applications are used including word processing, desktop publishing, spreadsheets and computer presentations. Students will also work on creating simple graphics, programming and virtual worlds, Internet and research skills.
Course Fee: $70.00

Food Technology

Topics covered may include:

Equipment; Safety; Hygiene; Nutrition; Product Development; Packaging and Labeling; Bread Making; Cultural Foods.

Class work will include practical work with food and cooking where basic life skills will be learnt. It must be emphasised that theory, written work, as well as projects form a major part of this course. Individual and group work as well as cooperative interaction with other students makes this course a good foundation class for further study with food.  Regular homework will be set.
Course Fee: $40.00

Graphics

Graphics is a course that will introduce the student to the international language of Graphic Communication. Drawings systems to be introduced will include 2D and 3D freehand sketching and instrumental drawing systems that use standard conventional systems. Small projects that incorporate the Design Process and drawing systems introduced during the course will be part of the programme. The use of colour and shading will be introduced to allow students to best display their individual projects. There is an expectation that the student will complete regular homework, approximately 1 hour per week.

This course will provide a good foundation for further study with Graphics.
Course Fee: $15.00 

Metalwork

Materials Technology - Metalwork is a course where students will work with a range of metals and plastics to produce practical projects.  This subject incorporates the design process for students to formulate their own individual solutions to set problems. The students will be introduced to tools, machinery and processes as they work on their projects. Most projects will evolve from a design brief using a theme or topic e.g. jewellery, recreation or electronics. It must be emphasised that theory, written work, as well as projects form a part of this course. This course will suit students who have an interest in problem solving or a desire to learn and develop practical skills. It will provide a good foundation for further study with Materials Technology.
Course Fee: $50.00

Textiles Technology

Textiles Technology is a mixture of theory, design and practical work. Students will experiment with applied design on fabrics and gain better control of textiles machines, and associated equipment. They will work at developing their research design, drawing and illustrating techniques. Textiles attracts a variety of talented and creative students who are encouraged to develop an individual sense of style. They will be introduced to everyday practical skills that can be built on in further years for fashion and design interests.
Course Fee: $15.00

Woodwork 

Multi-Materials Technology - Woodwork is a course where the student will work with a range of timbers to produce practical projects.  This subject follows the Technology Curriculum and incorporates the design process for students to formulate their own individual solutions to set problems.  The students will be introduced to tools, machinery and processes as they work on their projects.  Most projects will evolve from a design brief using a theme or topic.  It must be emphasised that theory and written work, as well as projects from a part of this course.  This course will suit students who have an interest in problem solving or a desire to learn and develop practical skills.  This course will provide a good foundation for further study with Materials Technology.
Course Fee: $20.00