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Food technology

Food technology acknowledges the growth of the Australian food industry, the employment opportunities and the increasing relevance of food technology for the individual and society.  The course will explore increasing concerns about food issues, including hygiene and safety, nutritional claims, genetic engineering and the environmental impact of food production processes.

Students will explore food-related issues through a wide range of practical experiences, allowing them to make informed and appropriate choices with regards of food.

The core areas

  • Food preparation and processing and
  • Nutrition and consumption

Will be integrated throughout each focus area.

Textiles technology

This course is project based and designed for students with an interest in design, fashion, unique textile construction and textile decoration.

Three areas of study

  • Design
  • Properties and performance of textiles and
  • Textiles and society.

Focus areas

These areas direct the choice of student projects.

  • Apparel
  • Textile arts
  • Furnishings
  • Costume
  • Non-apparel.

Year 9 and 10

Textiles technology is multi-faceted, dynamic and ever-changing. Textiles can inspire artistic passion as well as provide for our basic needs. They are an essential part of everyday life, providing connection to our past, present and future.

As part of this course students undertake a range of practical activities including experimental work, development of manufacturing and fabric decoration skills, communication and fashion sketching skills.

Students are also required to undertake project-based work in textiles, learning to work under the 'design, produce and evaluate' process. The aim is to encourage them to develop an independent work ethic and personal management skills whilst developing their 'hands-on' skills.

The possibilities of textile project work are examined in relation to the five focus areas:

  • Apparel
  • Furnishings
  • Costume
  • Textile arts
  • Non- apparel

There are three areas of study that students develop their knowledge and understanding in as part of the course:

  • Design
  • Properties and performance of textiles
  • Textiles and society top of Form

Year 11 and 12

Students will develop their knowledge, skills and values in textiles and design which will contribute to their overall education. The course provides pathways into further education and training or employment in textile related fields and provide opportunities for small business and leisure activities useful throughout life. It develops creativity and project management skills that promote self-esteem and satisfaction. Through project work students will develop their designing, planning and manufacturing skills.

There is no prerequisite study for the preliminary course. Completion of the preliminary course is a prerequisite to the study of the HSC course.

Areas of study

  • Design
  • Properties and performance of textiles
  • Australian textile, clothing, footwear and allied industries

Practical projects

A. Students will undertake two preliminary textile projects as part of the preliminary course.

They will also undertake practical applications related to course content including: experimental work, development of manufacturing skills, graphical, communication and sketching skills.

B. HSC major textiles project (Externally marked)

This is worth 50% of the external HSC mark. Half of these marks come from the supporting documentation that accompanies the practical project work. The project focus is selected from one of the following areas:

  • Apparel
  • Furnishings
  • Costume
  • Textile arts
  • Non-apparel

The selected focus area allows students to explore in detail one area of interest through a creative textile design process that integrates the three areas of study.