
OTAGO GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL
Careers Education
Year 10
TECHNOLOGY
DESIGN & VISUAL COMMUNICATION
10DVC

Description
Learn how to express your design ideas visually
Learn how to create technical drawings and plans
Learn basic computer aided drafting techniques
Develop your design skills in response to a brief
Product Branding and Target Markets
Basic Photo Editing
Prerequisites
Nil
Course Contribution
$15.00
Assessment
Based on the projects completed in this course.
DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY
10DIGI

Description
The focus in Year 10 is on computational thinking and developing digital outcomes. We look at a number of different computer applications and develop a wide variety of skills.
The course will be designed to include a variety of topics from the following:
Website design using HTML
Developing design skills and using media creation software to produce interesting and professional media outcomes
Basic programming skills using a range of programming languages and robotics
Prerequisites
Nil
Course Contribution
$5.00
Assessment
Two technology projects
FOOD TECHNOLOGY
10FOOD

Description
In Food Technology you will have challenges and problems to solve in authentic food context, using the technology cycle
You will learn practical skills and gain knowledge as you develop food products
Food Technology is a half year option that leads on to Food and Nutrition for NCEA
Prerequisites
No experience with food required
Course Contribution
$50.00
Assessment
Practical/Written
HARD MATERIALS
10HMAT

Description
Design and make products from a wide range of materials
Learn practical skills in handling different materials
Learn design skills and processes
Prerequisites
Nil
Course Contribution
$40.00
Assessment
Practical and portfolio work during the year
TEXTILES
10TEXT

Description
You will have a choice from a range of projects, including making garments to fit yourself, storage solutions, or a charitable project. You will also create a kit in which to keep your equipment for the semester
Use the technological process to create a textile item with practical use
Prerequisites
Nil
Course Contribution
$30.00
Assessment
Showing understanding of the technological design process to create a quality item. Technological modelling.