Family & Consumer Science

Online Food Preparation Fundamentals “ACC”

• Elective: 9, 10, 11, 12

• Length of Course: One trimester

Food Preparation Fundamentals is an introductory course valuable for all students.  It is especially relevant for students interested in careers related to Culinary Arts and Hospitality Foods.  As an introductory course, topics include safety and sanitization, equipment identification and usage, kitchen mathematics, recipe interpretation, food science and technology, and culinary etiquette.  Students will participate in the National Restaurant Association’s ServSafe Food Handler examination.  Projects may include knife skills, baking, food plating and presentation, and general food production.

Online Interior Design and Housing 

• Elective: 10, 11, 12

• Length of Course: One trimester

• Meets the Art Standard

Housing and Interior Design is an introductory course essential for those students interested in a career within the housing, interior design, or furnishings industry. This course addresses the selection and planning of designed spaces to meet the needs, wants, values and lifestyles of individuals, families, clients, and communities. Housing decisions, resources and options will be explored including factors affecting housing choices and the types of housing available. Developmental influences on housing and interior environments will also be considered. Basic historical architectural styling and basic furniture styles will be explored as well as basic identification of the elements and principles of design. Design and space planning involves evaluating floor plans and reading construction documents while learning to create safe, functional, and aesthetic spaces. Course work is project based and includes an introduction to architectural drawing for interiors and CAD (Computer Aided Design.)