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Digital Technology

In Years 9 to 10 Digital Technology, students study computing fundamentals. This includes

  • Application design
  • Game development
  • Web design and
  • Robotics

As they progress toward year 10, student will create interactive solutions for sharing ideas and analysing information. They will build computer applications and reflect on their solutions. They will apply their knowledge in the areas:

  • Procedural and object oriented programming
  • Algorithms and data structures
  • Data transfer and storage
  • Robotic control systems

In VCE Computing Units 1 through 4, students examine how hardware, software and networks interact with people and data to create digital solutions to meet particular user needs. Students chose areas of study such as study:

  • Data analytics
  • Computer aided design
  • Networks
  • Software applications
  • Manufacturing control systems

Further on, in VCE Computing, students work with real world clients to develop and design a digital solution to address a need or opportunity. Students learn how to develop and use a Software Requirement Specification that details a workable digital solution for their client. Students also learn important skills in how to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of their digital solution against a range of end user criteria.

 

Home Economics

Year 7 students get the opportunity to do Home Economics for one semester and then as an elective subject in Year 9 as Café Foods. In Year 10, students have the option to elect from the following food electives: Baker’s Shop, International Foods and Master Kitchen.

Activities include:

  • Understanding and applying kitchen procedures and safe working practises
  • Learn to use a range of kitchen tools and appliances safely
  • Develop an understanding various ingredients and the production of recipes
  • Develop an understanding of the design process by planning and modifying recipes for production
  • Develop understanding of sustainability & reducing waste
  • Awareness of the Australian Guidelines to Healthy Eating

Students can continue to pursue further studies in Year 11 and 12 by undertaking VCE Food Studies and/or VCE VET Hospitality. In both subjects, students will develop their practical skills, focusing on analysing, evaluating and problem solving their products for development.

Food Studies will focus on the science of food and its application in the food industry working towards University entry.

VCE VET Hospitality will focus on the practical application in the service industry working towards potential employment opportunities.

Systems

In Year 8, all students get the opportunity to do Systems for one semester and then as an elective subject.

Activities include:

  • Soldering techniques and electronic processes.
  • materials and construction techniques
  • Electronic component identification
  • Recording of results of testing and prototype construction.

They will construct and test the following projects:

  • Robo-moth
  • Nerve tester
  • Lego EV3
  • Mechanical safety device
  • A Design Folio to accompany these projects

Year 10 Electronics builds on form the year eight unit. Further investigation into circuit design and electronic components are investigated. Designing and constructing printed circuit boards and construction of two circuits reinforce the underlying principles. Further areas of study include using the computer programming system, Arduino. This type of programming allows students to make and program a variety of projects that can be modified to suit different environments.

Activities include:

  • Polarity tester
  • A bicycle rear flashing light
  • Traffic lights controlled by a sensor
  • Arduino – programming and project tasks

VCE Systems Engineering promotes innovative systems thinking and problem-solving skills through the Systems Engineering Process, which takes a project-management approach. It focuses on mechanical and electro technology engineered systems. VCE Systems Engineering involves the design, creation, operation and evaluation of integrated systems including the production of a Design Folio.

Vehicle Technology and Small Engines

 

In this area of study, students will develop an understanding of the function of automotive systems

In Year 9, students will:

  • Gain an understanding of the components and operation of 2-stroke and 4 stroke engines
  • Students will diagnose complete repairs and evaluate the result.
  • Safe workshop operation

Students in Year 10 will:

  • Develop an understanding of the differences in operation of diesel, petrol, hybrid and electrical powered vehicles
  • Develop an understanding of associated mechanical and electrical systems
  • Complete theory and practical components, with a strong emphasis on applying knowledge to address real world challenges
  • Students will diagnose complete repairs and evaluate the result.
  • Safe workshop operation
  • Functions of key tools, and the safe working of many specialist tools used in automotive engineering

Textiles

Students will be introduced to sewing room procedures and relevant tools and equipment. Students will develop an understanding of the design process for project planning and production work. Areas to be covered include; sewing techniques and processes, materials and decorative techniques, demonstrating competence in the use sewing equipment and machinery.

In Year 8 students get the opportunity to do textiles and they will make:

  • decorative cushion
  • pencil case
  • boxer shorts
  • theory to accompany these projects with a focus on sustainability

Textiles is available as an elective subject in years 9 and 10. They can make items such as:

  • pyjama pants
  • toiletries bag
  • bag
  • hoody jumper
  • a towel with appliqued name
  • upcycled garment or product
  • free choice projects

VCE Product Design and Technologies: Textiles

Students wishing to further their knowledge and create more elaborate projects can undertake studies in Product Design and Technologies VCE Units 1-4: Textiles

During their studies, students will:

  • Study sustainability
  • Work collaboratively
  • Develop a design folio based on problem or need
  • Apply the product design process
  • Develop innovative and creative design ideas
  • Produce the designed product
  • Evaluate finished product against set criteria

Wood

In this area of study, students will be introduced to workshop procedures and safe working practises in a wood workshop.

At Year 7 students will:

  • Follow the product design process to create a design folio for set projects
  • Use a range of hand tools and power equipment safely
  • Produce a range of different skills tasks and projects/products
  • Projects include; Pot stand, small shelf and modified spice rack projects
  • Pathways include; Year 9 & 10 Wood and VCE Product Design and Technology Units 1-4: Wood

In Year 9, students will:

  • Follow the product design process to create a design folio for set projects
  • Use a range of hand tools and power equipment safely
  • Produce a range of different skills tasks and projects/products
  • Projects include; Re-designed carry tray and lounge room furniture project
  • Pathways include; Year 10 Wood and VCE Product Design and Technology Units 1-4: Wood

In Year 10, students will:

  • Follow the product design process to create a design folio for set projects
  • Use a range of hand tools and power equipment safely
  • Produce a range of different skills tasks and projects/products
  • Projects include; Bedroom furniture product or other negotiated design/products
  • Pathways include; VCE Product Design and Technology: Wood Units 1-4

VCE Product Design and Technology Wood

Students wishing to further their knowledge and create larger scale projects can undertake studies in Product Design and Technology VCE Units 1-4.
During their studies, students will:

  • Study sustainability
  • Work collaboratively
  • Develop a design folio based on problem or need
  • Apply the product design process
  • Develop innovative and creative design ideas
  • Produce the designed product
  • Evaluate finished product against set criteria

Metal

In this area of study, students will be introduced to workshop procedures and safe working practises in a metal workshop.

In year 9, students will:

  • Follow the product design process to create a folio for set projects
  • Use a range of hand tools and power equipment safely
  • Produce a range of different skills tasks and projects/products
  • Projects include; Camp fire BBQ and utensils or bar stools
  • Pathways include; Year 10 Metal and VCE Product Design and Technology Units 1-4: Metal

In year 10, students will:

  • Follow the product design process to create a folio for set projects
  • Use a range of hand tools and power equipment safely
  • Produce a range of different skills tasks and projects/products
  • Own design folio and project; document, research, design, produce and evaluate
  • Pathways include; VCE Product Design and Technology: Metal Units 1-4

VCE Product Design and Technology Metal

Students wishing to further their knowledge and create larger scale projects can undertake studies in Product Design and Technology VCE Units 1-4.

During their studies, students will:

  • Study sustainability
  • Work collaboratively
  • Develop a design folio based on problem or need
  • Apply the product design process
  • Develop innovative and creative design ideas
  • Produce the designed product
  • Evaluate finished product against set criteria