TAS Electives

Contact Person:  Mr Orr

This Agriculture course introduces students to agriculture in their local region. It is a practical based subject set at the School Farm which develops skills in the areas of:

• Livestock care and handling, such as cattle, sheep and poultry

• Propagating plants and crops   

• Vegetable and orchard production

• Garden tools, machinery, livestock equipment

Materials / Equipment required: COVERED LEATHER FOOTWEAR (NO MESH TOP RUNNERS ALLOWED)

Cost:  $10 per semester for consumables.

Contact Person:  Mr McKenzie

Have you ever wanted to bring your drawings, characters and ideas to life? Introductory Animation gives you the chance to explore how movement is created one frame at a time while producing your own original animations.

You will begin with traditional flipbook animation before learning how to create professional-looking 2D animations using Adobe Animate. You will also experiment with stop-motion techniques, using everyday objects, models and creative sets to tell entertaining stories.

This practical course is perfect for students who enjoy drawing, storytelling, technology or creating digital content. No previous animation experience is needed—just imagination and a willingness to have a go! Introductory Animation also provides an excellent pathway into Stage 5 Multimedia in Years 9 and 10.

Materials / Equipment required:

Cost:  $10 per semester for consumables.

Contact Person: Mrs Clark, Mrs Fuller 

This practical based course is designed to give students the opportunity to:

• Study nutrition

• Understand food selection

• Prepare and present food

• Identify foods for special occasions

Students will develop skills and knowledge in food hygiene, safe food handling skills and learn to make informed decisions about food selection. This course is designed to give students an understanding of the impact food choices have on an individual’s health. Students who are interested in developing skills in preparing and presenting food, selecting appropriate ingredients, methods and equipment will find this course valuable and interesting.

Materials / Equipment Required:  COVERED LEATHER FOOTWEAR (NO MESH TOP RUNNERS ALLOWED)

Cost: $45 per semester for consumables

Contact Person: Mrs Dennis

This practical based course is designed to give the students the opportunity to focus more directly on the development of jewellery design in products for body adornment and personal expression. 

Decoration has been used as a form of cultural expression, to enhance appearance and signify changes in social identity. Body adornment may include items such as necklaces, earrings, ear piercings, nose rings, neck rings, makeup and henna. Apart from the clothes we wear every day, sometimes we want to enhance ourselves with jewellery, belts, masks or some other form of body decoration.

Material/Equipment required: COVERED LEATHER FOOTWEAR (NO MESH TOP RUNNERS ALLOWED)

Cost: $30 per semester for consumables used in practical projects

Contact Person: Mr  McKenzie

Do you love music, videos and creating content? Have you ever watched a music video and thought about how it was filmed and edited? Introductory Multimedia gives you the chance to learn the skills needed to create your own.

You will learn the fundamentals of video editing, including cutting and arranging footage, adding transitions and effects, creating titles, adjusting colour and synchronising visuals with music. You will then plan, film and edit an original music video with a song of your choice.

No previous editing experience is required—just creativity and a willingness to have a go. This practical course is a great introduction to video production and provides a pathway into Stage 5 Multimedia in Years 9 and 10.

Cost: $10 per semester to help cover the cost of equipment and resources.

Contact Person: Mrs J Dennis and Mrs Fuller

This practical based course is designed to give the students the opportunity to focus more directly on the development of textile projects in selected focus areas in consideration of the:

• Properties and performance of textiles

• Design considerations specific to textiles 

• The role of textiles in society.

Practical textile projects will give students the opportunity to be creative independent learners, and to explore the functional and aesthetic aspects of textiles.

Materials and Equipment Required:  A4 Display folder, dressmaking pins, threads and fabrics for practical projects. Leather covered footwear.

Cost: $15 per semester