OTAGO GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL
Careers Education
Year 10
TECHNOLOGY
DESIGN & VISUAL COMMUNICATION
10DVC
Description
Learn basic drawing skills
Research different architectural styles
Learn how to create your Dream House
Learn how to create technical drawings and plans
Learn basic computer aided drafting techniques
Develop your design skills in response to a brief
Product Design
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
$10.00
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
$60.00
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
$50.00
Assessment
Practical and portfolio work during the year
TEXTILES
10TEXT
Description
You will use the Technology Process to design and create a garment for yourself or a client
You will learn many new techniques and processes, use equipment such as an overlocker and applied design techniques
Prerequisites
Nil
Course Contribution
$30.00
Assessment
Showing understanding of the technological design process to create a quality item. Technological modelling.