OTAGO GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL
Careers Education
Year 13
Technology
13DVC
Design & Visual Communication
Description
Develop an individual plan of study to suit your skills
Produce a body of design work suitable for entry to Tertiary study
Explore complex, real life design tasks in a variety of media
Prerequisites
Level 2 DVC. All others by negotiation.
Assessment
Individual students courses will vary. Choose a balanced course from:
16 Internal Credits (2 assessments)
14 External Credits (Art Design Portfolio)
4 External Credits (DVC externals)
University Entrance
Yes
Course Endorsement
Yes
Course Contribution
$20.00
13DIGI
Digital Technology
Description
Students continue to build on their knowledge of programming, or digital media. You will create complex digital media outcomes using high level processes and techniques.
Your course could cover:
Developing understanding of complex digital media concepts, using these concepts in the creation of
digital media outcome
Exploring complex ways to manipulate and present data using database software
Developing complex computer programs using iterative design processes
Prerequisites
At least 14 Achieved Credits in Level 2 Digital Technology
Assessment
Minimum of 16 Internal Credits, with optional additional assessments
6 External Credits
University Entrance
Yes
Course Endorsement
Yes
Course contribution
$5.00
13FOOD
Food and Nutrition
Description
To critically examine factors influencing well-being at a societal level in food and nutrition
Investigate and address a nutritional issue in New Zealand
Implement an action plan to address a nutritional issue in the school community
Examine a food related ethical dilemma
Explore the influence food advertising has on wellbeing
Prerequisites
Level 1 or 2 Food & Nutrition is an advantage but no compulsory
Assessment
15 Internal Credits
4 External Credits
University Entrance
Yes
Course Endorsement
Yes
Course contribution
$100.00
13HOSP
Hospitality
Description
The aim of this course is to provide students with the confidence, knowledge and essential skills for a career in catering and hospitality. The Level 3 programme is a pathway for students to continue their studies in Hospitality – designed as a further step towards Tertiary Courses.
Sustainability and local foods – awareness of local foods available
Knowledge of hazards, which cause food-borne illness and food spoilage
Basic nutrition used in catering
Knowledge of local culinary products, the terminology of foods and food costing
Prerequisites
Unit Standard 167
Assessment
Up to 16 Internal Credits
University Entrance
No
Course Endorsement
No
Course contribution
$170.00
13HMAT
Hard Materials
Description
Design and construct professional level products from resistant materials
Understand and implement complex procedures in Hard Materials
Study the work of influential product designers
Prerequisites
Level 1 or 2 Achievement Standard Course
Assessment
15 Internal Credits
5 External Credits
University Entrance
Yes
Course Endorsement
Yes
Course Contribution
$100.00
13TEXT
Textiles
Description
You will develop a textile solution to be shown in a public forum. This could be a costume, wearable art, fashion garment, ball gown etc.
You will learn to draft your own block and use this to complete a personal pattern for a garment.
Prerequisites
Preferable to have Level 1 or 2 Textiles but this can be negotiated
Assessment
16 Internal Credits
4 External Credits
University Entrance
Yes
Course Endorsement
Yes
Course Contribution
$50.00
Optional Wearable Arts Trip approximately $700.00