Please note: All Food Studies courses take into consideration religious customs, special dietary restrictions, and food allergies. The classroom is nut-free.
FOOD STUDIES 12
Recommended Food Studies 11
Course Credit Course Duration Delivery Method
4 credits Full year
Lab-based, using a variety of instructional strategies
Food Studies 12 builds on previously learned skills and techniques and engages students in advanced food preparation and presentation techniques. Students will design meals with local, global and environmental issues in mind. As well, an advanced knowledge of food science will be explored and used to enhance students’ recipes and creations. Assessment will include student laboratory work, a portfolio, presentations and project work.
The Big Ideas explored in this course are:
• Services and products can be designed through consultation and collaboration.
• Personal design interests require the evaluation and refinement of skills.
• Tools and technologies can be adapted for specific purposes.
Please note: All Food Studies courses take into consideration religious customs, special dietary restrictions, and food allergies. The classroom is nut-free.
TEXTILES 8
Recommended
Course Credit Course Duration Delivery Method
None
N / A 1 semester
Lab-based, using a variety of instructional strategies
In Textiles 8 students learn the use of the sewing machine, a variety of basic construction techniques, hand sewing, and how to work with a commercial pattern and fabric to complete pajama pants. Assessments include: sample work, project work, garment construction, written assignments, and illustration assignments. Please note: patterns are provided but students are responsible for purchasing all fabric and supplies.
The Big Ideas explored in this course are:
• Design can be responsive to identified needs.
• Complex tasks require the acquisition of additional skills.
• Complex tasks may require multiple tools and technologies.
TEXTILES 9
Recommended
Course Credit Course Duration Delivery Method
None
N / A 1 semester
Lab-based, using a variety of instructional strategies
Textiles 9 students will study garment construction, knitting, fashion illustration, elements of design, careers in the industry, natural and synthetic fibres, and consumer practices. Students are provided with opportunities to use appropriate tools, techniques, and resources to plan and create a simple garment. Assessment may include portfolio work, written assignments, fashion illustration, sample work, garment construction, and project work. Please note: patterns are provided but students are responsible for purchasing all fabric and supplies.
The Big Ideas explored in this course are:
• Social, ethical, and sustainable considerations impact design.
• Complex tasks require the sequencing of skills.
• Complex tasks require different technologies and tools at different stages.
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