Melrose High School Elective Information

Year 9 & 10 Technology

Food Technology

Cultural Cuisine

Students will be exploring the food and eating habits of different cultures and countries. They will have the opportunity to prepare and appreciate relevant staple foods, flavours, cooking styles and etiquette. Students will also look at the various factors that affect the production, availability and selection of a variety of ingredients from around the world. The highlight of this unit is designing and making a gingerbread house or a negotiated celebration food and fusion recipe challenge. Strong emphasis is placed on safety, hygiene, sustainable practices and collaborative learning. It is expected that students will also contribute to events or local community initiatives.

Unit Repeatable: No

Restrictions: No

Cost:
Subject contributions: $65

Additional assessment pieces my be organised throughout this elective that attract additional costs. Permission notes will be distributed with details as these occur.

Delicious Desserts

Students will explore desserts from different cultures and look at how desserts can still be made healthy. They will work on modifying existing recipes to make new dishes and will consider alternative ingredients and cooking techniques. The major project will be around designing a new dessert suitable for sale in the school canteen. There is a focus on safety and hygiene and making healthy food choices for life and an expectation that students will design and make a dish for the local community.

Unit Repeatable: No

Restrictions: Semester 1 only

Cost:
Subject contributions: $65

Additional assessment pieces my be organised throughout this elective that attract additional costs. Permission notes will be distributed with details as these occur.

Festive Baking

Students will explore the baking process and look at what festive foods can be baked for special occasions. There will be a focus on designing and decorating cakes and students will design a unique signature dish every fortnight. Students will understand the functions of ingredients in foods and be confident in using equipment such as ovens, to create products with consideration of sustainability, ethical and social factors. There is a focus on safety and hygiene and making healthy food choices for life and there is an expectation that students will design and make a dish for the local community.

Unit Repeatable: No

Restrictions: Semester 2 only

Cost:
Subject contributions: $65

Additional assessment pieces my be organised throughout this elective that attract additional costs. Permission notes will be distributed with details as these occur.

Hospitality - Cafe

This unit of work provides students with an insight into the Hospitality Industry. As an introductory level to Hospitality, students will learn about the industry, its role in the community, and employment and career opportunities available to them. Students will focus on providing service to customers, using appropriate equipment and working within a set budget to prepare and present food and beverages (coffee and non-alcoholic beverages) for events. Emphasis will be on students to acquire and develop a range of interpersonal, organisational and food/beverage preparation/service skills valued in and beyond the workplace. A range of practical experiences including catering for selected school events, running lunch and breakfast restaurants is incorporated into the unit.

Unit Repeatable: No

Restrictions: No

Cost:
Subject contributions: $65

Additional assessment pieces my be organised throughout this elective that attract additional costs. Permission notes will be distributed with details as these occur.

Metal Workshop

Students have the opportunity to build on their practical Metalworking skills using different metalwork techniques. Students will be following the design process to research and develop innovative products that they will create. Hand and machine tools will be introduced to assist students in the construction of their products, as well as the exploration of new technologies.

The skills learnt will be consolidated with the design process through graphic representation and construction of projects that utilise the skills and techniques learnt. Safety is paramount to participation in these areas and will be revised and built upon each unit. Students will work independently and collaboratively in the workshop environment to create both technical and self directed projects.

Unit Repeatable: Yes

Cost:

Subject contributions: $45

Wood Design

Students have the opportunity to build on their practical woodworking skills through the construction of various different woodwork joints. They will then be able to either plan and construct a project that harnesses the newly acquired skills or complete one prescribed for them. The difficulty of the joints increases with each unit studied. Safety is paramount to participation in these areas and will be revised and built upon each unit. Safety is paramount to participation in these areas and will be revised and built upon each unit. Students will work independently and collaboratively in the workshop environment to create both technical and self directed projects.

Unit Repeatable: Yes

Cost:
Subject Contributions: $45

Women in Construction

The Understanding Building and Construction Pilot Program aims to increase the participation of young women in vocational education and training in the building and construction industry through learning opportunities in schools.

The program provides a tailored learning experience that integrates industry perspectives for high school students to improve their understanding of the building and construction industry. The program aims to break down the barriers hindering young women and gender diverse students from pursuing a career pathway in this field.

The program supports these students to gain exposure to career options in the building and construction industry by:

providing a structured and managed curriculum-based approach with units of work developed for schools
increasing workplace learning opportunities and pathways into further learning, both on and off the job, through collaboration with industry
introducing the unique and varied opportunities that exist in the building and construction industry
providing an understanding of the position the building and construction industry has in the Australian economy
establishing a strong foundation to proceed into an Australian School-based Apprenticeship or pathway into further education or training on completion.
Students will have access to White Card, Asbestos Awareness and Silica Training

Unit Repeatable: No

Prerequisites: None

Restrictions: Year 10 given preference, female only.

Cost:
Subject contributions: nil

Excursions: To be confirmed – course is fully funded by the National Careers Institute Partnership Grant

Women in Design

Students will be exploring the design fields of architecture and interior design. In Architecture, they will have the opportunity to make a model of a home, applying both practical skills and creative vision. They will respond to a client brief to enhance the design, perfecting your ability to balance user needs with aesthetic appeal. [RD1] The project culminates in a real-world model. In Interior Design, students will have the opportunity to reimagine spaces including a real school-based project, redesigning the school canteen. They will learn to develop mood boards, create technical and perspective drawings, and present ideas to a client. All of this will be done with a focus on refining design process for a client-centred approach, improving confidence and skill.

Unit Repeatable: No

Prerequisites: None

Restrictions: Year 10 given preference, female only.

Cost:
Subject contributions: nil

Textiles Design and Construction

In Textiles Design and Construction, students will explore the design and construction of fibre based products. This course provides an introduction into technical drawing, idea development, design research and fibre based construction. Projects may include apparel, upholstery, furnishings, costume and wall hangings. Students will be introduced to the design process through their investigation of fibre techniques. Students will also utilise assembly line production process and explore sustainable practices in fashion. They are required to document their design, production and reflection process. Students will have the opportunity to learn to safely use equipment in the textile workshop

Unit Repeatable: Yes

Cost:
Subject contributions: $30
Students will be required to provide materials to supplement individual projects

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Digital Technology

Students will have the opportunity to rotate through a four semesters of work, focussing on the following:

Games Programming to learn the basics of program design and development. They will investigate and apply the steps involved in effective games production. Students will study the three major control structures: sequence, selection and repetition, learn to write and test solution algorithms and produce simple games programs. Throughout the unit students have the opportunity to enhance their problem solving skills.

Unit Repeatable: No
Restrictions: Semester 1 (odd years eg 2025, 2027)

Cost:
Subject contributions: $30

Robotics: to learn the basics of robotics design and development. They will investigate and apply the steps involved in building and coding a range of robots. Students will be given opportunities to work with LEGO Robotics and Arduino Robots to build robots to complete tasks. They will learn the different components of machines, as well as the code required to make robots function independently.

Unit Repeatable: No

Restrictions: Semester 1

Cost:

Subject contributions: $45

Web Design to learn the basic principles of web design and development including writing HTML, using CSS and designing graphics as they create web pages. Through analysing websites, they have the opportunity to learn to identify purpose and audience and use design principles to create aesthetically pleasing, informative websites for specific audiences. They will also have the opportunity to learn about the phases of web production and publishing web projects.

Unit Repeatable: No

Restrictions: Semester 1 (even years eg 2024, 2026)

Cost:
Subject contributions: $30

3D Animation to learn how to model, animate, texture and render 3D scenes and objects. After learning the skills of 3D through classwork, students will complete an individual modelling and animation assignment demonstrating the skills they have mastered. Then students will work as a group to design, construct and evaluate a group project of their choosing.

Unit Repeatable: No

Restrictions: Semester 2 only (odd years eg 2025, 2027)

Cost:
Subject contributions: $30

Independent Project: Students will be given the opportunity to select and design a project of their own based on their interests and what they want to learn in Digital Technology. Possible projects could include but are not limited to robotics, application design, 3D modelling, or games design. Students will need to identify their goal, the process required to meet the goal, a timeline and targets to meet for assessment. Throughout the process the students will be required to keep a journal of their work, reflecting on their progress, challenges and achievements. At the end of the unit students will present the process of their project to their peers.

Unit Repeatable: No

Restrictions: Semester 2 (even years eg 2024, 2026)

Cost:
Subject contributions: $30

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