The document is a handbook for Year 9 students at Melton Secondary College that provides information to assist them in selecting their subjects for the year. It outlines the core subjects that all students will take, which include English, Humanities, Mathematics, Science and Health/PE. It explains that students will select 6 elective "Selectives" over the year from the areas of Academic, Arts, Health/PE, and Technology subjects. Descriptions are provided for each of the Selective subjects being offered in 2019, including the types of assessment tasks involved. The handbook notes some points for students to consider when choosing their Selectives and also provides information on levies for materials and courses like Outdoor Education.

1. Year 9
SUBJECT SELECTION HANDBOOK
2019
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Respect
Ambition
Success
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community achieving
high levels of academic
growth and bright futures
for every student

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CONTENTS
CONTENTS
OUR STARR VALUES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
LEARNING IN YEAR 9: EXPANDING HORIZONS . . . . . . . . 5
Intent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Focus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Expectations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Attendance requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
THE YEAR 9 LEARNING PROGRAM STRUCTURE. . . . . . . . . 6
The Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
The Selectives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Points to Note. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
SELECTIVES 2019 - Academic
Essential English. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Journalism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Writer’s Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Commerce. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Essential History and Geography Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
History in Depth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Civil Rights History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Application Maths. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Money Maths. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Pre-calculus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Environmental Science. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Pre-Medicine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
STEM4femme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Year 9 Systems: Robotics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
German . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Japanese. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
SELECTIVES 2019 - Arts
Dance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Drama. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Media & Film Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Music. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Visual Arts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
SELECTIVES 2019 - Health & Physical Education
Boys Fitness & Healthy Lifestyle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Girls Fitness & Healthy Lifestyle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Outdoor Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Sport & Recreation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
SELECTIVES 2019 - Technology
Cabinet Making. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Computing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Fashion Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Food Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
International Cuisine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Landscaping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Materials Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
NOTES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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OUR STARR VALUES
• Be proud of your achievements
• Work hard and to the best of your ability
• Meet all deadlines and complete all tasks by the due date
• Strive to achieve excellence by growth in your learning
• Encourage your class mates to respect everyone’s right
to learn and be safe
• Move safely around courtyards and buildings as well as
in class rooms
• Model positive behaviour to other students
• Work for active and positive participation
• Have high aspirations and expectations
• Strive to meet set goals
• Take the opportunity to learn during
every minute of class time
• Apply a growth mindset to challenging tasks
• Maintain relationships which are respectful,
inclusive and accepting of other’s differences
• Respect ourselves, other members of the school community
and the school environment
• Speak to others with respectful words and manners
• Represent the college proudly both in and out of uniform
• Know your timetable and be punctual to school and to class
• Be prepared for learning with all the necessary equipment
and requirements
• Wear full school uniform
• Take responsibility for my actions and for supporting
our STARR Values

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LEARNING IN YEAR 9: EXPANDING HORIZONS
Intent
Melton Secondary College expects students in Year
9 to be increasingly self-responsible, to meet the
challenges being tailored for them as individuals, and
to take far more initiative in their learning. In doing so,
our Year 9 students will
• learn increasingly about the world they live in
• learn how to participate in local and global
communities
• learn how to influence local & global communities
Focus
This means that the Year 9 Curriculum focuses on the
skills, attitudes and behaviours required for this critical
learning stage and places increasing responsibility on
the students to take ownership and control of their
learning.
Expectations
As in the junior years, Middle School expects Year 9
students to be ready for class with all materials at hand,
especially the Student kit.
The student kit is important:
• To ensure that student learning is happening to
guarantee improved opportunities and outcomes
• To support effective learning with students having
the materials they need
• To ensure that no student is left behind because of
welfare issues
All students are expected to complete work to the best
of their ability, within timelines set, both during class and
for homework, being punctual to all classes, applying
themselves to revision and study, and demonstrating
attention to school rules and guidelines. Students must
be in correct uniform and setting a positive example to
the younger students in Years 7 & 8.
Attendance requirements
At Melton Secondary College students are required
to attend college for a minimum of 95% of scheduled
classes to complete the Year 9 program (set of
subjects) or the semester unit satisfactorily. Lateness to
class will be treated as an absence.
Absence covered by a Medical Certificate or other
reasons acceptable to the school and covered by
a note signed by parent/carer will be deemed an
approved absence and can account for a further 10%
of classes missed.
In practical terms our Year 9 students need to
understand that “Everyday counts!” and to be at
school for all lessons unless unwell and having had
a doctor’s visit - or to be absent for legitimate family
reasons – as explained in a signed parental/carer’s
letter.
Ref: Attendance Policy
http://www.meltonsc.vic.edu.au/

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The Structure
In Year 9, half your week will be spent studying the compulsory ‘core curriculum’ and half the week will be
‘Selectives’ – subjects you select from a particular list. Selectives are semester length subjects.
The Selectives
1. Students will study 6 Selective Units over the year
2. The Selectives are grouped as Academic, Visual & Performing Art, Health and Physical Education, Technology
3. Each Selective is a semester length
4. Students must study a minimum of 2 Academic Selectives
5. Students must study a minimum of 1 Art Selective and 1 Technology Selective.
6. A student can select a maximum of 3 Units from any one group
The Selectives that we will offer in 2019 are listed in the table below. The number of students wanting to study
a particular subject will determine its availability. We do not guarantee that students will always be able to be
placed in their first preference. Students indicate their preferences on a Subject Preference Sheet which will be
completed during Tutorial. Preference Sheets are to be returned to your Tutorial Teacher. Sheets will be dated and
timed as they are collected. Students will be allocated to classes in order that the preference sheets are received.
CORE CURRICULUM SELECTIVES 2019
SUBJECT Duration ACADEMIC ARTS HEALTH &
PHYSICAL
EDUCATION
TECHNOLOGY
ENGLISH
2 Semesters
Essential English
Journalism
Literature
Writer’s Workshop
Dance
Drama
Media & Film
Art
Music
Visual Arts
Boys Fitness
and Healthy
Lifestyle
Girls Fitness
& Healthy
Lifestyle
Outdoor
Education
Sport &
Recreation
Cabinet
Making
Computing
Environment
Fashion Design
Food
Technology
International
Cuisine
Landscaping
Materials
Technology
HUMANITIES Commerce
Essential History and
Geography Skills
History in Depth
Civil Rights History
MATHEMATICS Application Maths
Money Maths
Pre-calculus
SCIENCE Environmental Design
Pre-Medicine
STEM4femme (Science,
Technology, Engineering
and Mathematics for
females)
Year 9 Systems: Robotics
TUTORIAL German
Japanese
HEALTH & PHYSICAL
EDUCATION
2 Semesters
THE YEAR 9 LEARNING PROGRAM STRUCTURE

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Points to Note
A. Choosing Selectives
When choosing Selectives it is important to make an informed decision. You need to:
• Discuss your choices with your teachers and parents
• Think about your strengths and interests
• Think about the skills and knowledge that you need to develop
• Think about careers that may interest you
• Attend the Parent Information Night with your family
• Ask questions at the Subject Supermarket
B. Levy
The general levy is paid by all students and this covers essential materials in study areas. The Outdoor Education
course requires an additional payment of $200. Any families having difficulties with payments are encouraged to
contact the Business Manager to discuss a payment plan and the options available.
The Outdoor Education Study’s deposit ($50) must be paid by Monday 20th August 2018 and the balance ($150)
by Friday 14th December 2018. The office is open between 8:15am and 4:30pm weekdays, EFTPOS facilities and
phone credit payments are available.
Students who do not pay the fee by Friday 14th December 2018 for the above course will be allocated to
other subjects.

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SELECTIVES 2019
ACADEMIC DESCRIPTION
Essential English
This course is designed for students who will benefit from additional assistance with
literacy and language skills. The course aims to enhance reading comprehension
skills using John Munro’s High Reliability Literacy Teaching Practices. Students are
introduced to the ‘essential’ English skills needed for Years 9 and 10. This is achieved
by focusing on improving writing skills, including letter writing and different ways of
approaching the task of writing an essay. Students focus on the planning and editing
stages of the writing process in order to prepare them for the demands of middle
years English.
Assessment Tasks
• Persuasive Essay
• Folio of Writing Tasks
• Editing Task
Journalism
This course introduces students to the practice of journalism and the main forms of
writing for print newspapers and online news sites. Students understand the evolving
role of the journalist and consider what journalism will look like in the 21st century.
The subject will provide students with the technical skills required to publish original
multimedia journalism.
Assessment Tasks
• A collection of reviews
• A photo essay
• A feature article
• Exam
Literature
This course examines texts in a variety of genres and inspects how texts and critical
practices have developed over time. Students engage with a variety of texts and
interrogate the question: What makes a text “literary” or “classic”?
Students will also investigate literary concepts such as intertextuality and the relationship
between text, author and culture. The subject would be ideal for students wanting to
develop the skills and knowledge necessary for Literature in Year 10 and VCE.
Assessment Tasks
• Passage Analysis
• Blog posts/ reading log
• Comparative Essay
Writer’s Workshop
This course offers students the opportunity to engage deeply in creative writing and
experimentation in a wide range of genres. The subject includes an online ‘writer’s
notebook’ to which students contribute, editing, and eventually publishing their best
pieces. Students study a variety of authors and try to emulate features of their styles in
their own writing.
Assessment Tasks
• Writer’s notebook of 6 original texts
• 12 pieces of constructive feedback
• Term 1 extended piece
• Term 2 extended piece

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SELECTIVES 2019
ACADEMIC DESCRIPTION
Commerce
This course is designed for students who are interested in learning about Australia’s
economic performance and place within Asia and the global economy. Students
also research the way the work environment is changing in contemporary Australia
and the roles and responsibilities of participants in the changing Australian and global
workforce.
Assessment Tasks
• Research Task
• Case Study Analysis
• Test
Essential History and
Geography Skills
This course is for students who are interested in History and Geography and want
to develop their existing skills in both subjects. Through selected historical areas of
study, students will learn and improve historical skills. Fieldwork and Map Analysis will
consolidate students understanding of Geographical skills required.
Assessment Tasks
• Historical Inquiry
• Historical Chronology
• Geographical Skills
• Fieldwork Report
History in Depth
This course is designed for students who are interested in History and want to broaden
their existing knowledge of History. Students investigate the history of Chinese society
in the period 1750 – 1918 as well as Japan’s growth as a major power in the same
period. Students who complete this course will have an advantage over other
students if they choose to pursue History in the future.
Assessment Tasks
• Source Analysis Task
• Research Task
• Prezi Map Task
• Historical Fictional Writing Task
Civil Rights History
This course is designed for students who are interested in the 1960’s Civil Rights
Movement and its impact on America. Students will examine the following topics
in depth: Slavery, Political figures such as, Martin Luther King, Malcom X and Rosa
Parks, Boycotts and Communism. Students who complete this course will have an
advantage over other students if they choose to pursue History in the future.
Assessment Tasks
• Source Analysis Task
• Film Analysis
• Creative Writing Task
• Historical Inquiry

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ACADEMIC DESCRIPTION
Application Maths
This subject looks at how Maths is relevant in the real world. Maths is required for a
vast array of trades, courses and careers which apply concepts of the subject in
interesting ways. This subject is recommended to students wishing to pursue a VCAL or
apprenticeship pathway.
Assessment Tasks
• Robot design project – exploring surface area and the use of Prisms
• Statistical analysis report – interpreting secondary data
• Ratio and proportion – How it is used in the kitchen
• Trigonometry- making an inclinometer to measure height
• Foundational maths skill quizzes.
Money Maths
In this subject students will develop understanding of the different types of interest,
debt and credit. This unit would be helpful, for students wishing to study General
Mathematics, Units 1 & 2.
Assessment Tasks
• Personal Finance – Test and assignment on an 18-week budget
• Stock Exchange – Project using a simulated stock exchange
• eTax – Assignment on completing a tax return for a given career
• Currencies and Taxes – tests on converting currency and calculating taxes
Pre-calculus
This subject unearths the link between trigonometry, the unit circle and sine and
cosine functions and bridges the gap between year 9 and higher level maths. This
subject is strongly recommended to students wishing to study Mathematical Methods
Units 1 & 2.
Assessment Tasks
• Algebra Test
• Linear Relations Test
• Pythagoras Test
• Trigonometry Test
Environmental
Science
This course is designed to provide students with a detailed understanding
of renewable energy, environmental monitoring, and climate and bushfire
management. Students use practical activities to calculate energy generation.
Assessment Tasks
• Research project
• Practical work
• Tests
Pre-Medicine
This course is designed to provide students with a detailed understanding of the
human body and disease. Students use practical activities to examine, cells, systems
and biochemistry. Students will develop an appreciation for role of technology in the
diagnosis and treatment of disease.
Assessment Tasks
• Research project
• Practical work
• Tests
SELECTIVES 2019

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ACADEMIC DESCRIPTION
STEM4femme
(Science,
Technology,
Engineering and
Mathematics for
females)
This integrated STEM subject will provide opportunities for students to apply the
knowledge and skills learnt in subjects like Maths and Science to design solutions
for real world problems. Students will be working in small teams to design and build
solutions. It will involve the use of digital technologies in the design process and to
showcase the final products.
Assessment Tasks:
• 4 Projects
Year 9 Systems:
Robotics
This course is designed to provide students with knowledge of Mechanical Systems,
Electronic Systems and Robotic design and testing. This course is designed to provide
a pathway for students into Systems Engineering and Physics at senior level.
Assessment Tasks
• Research project
• Theory Tests
• Practical Activities
• Design and Testing of a Lego Robot
LOTE
Students should continue with a LOTE to year 12 as VCE LOTE gives students a significant advantage in gaining
tertiary entrance. LOTE adds to a student’s ATAR score, the score that determines a student’s ranking for
university studies. Studying a LOTE may also give students an advantage in employment as it demonstrates an
understanding of, and empathy with, another culture. Students may study German or Japanese and will study
the subject for both semesters.
German
In German, students learn to : write and read using new grammatical structures;
compare aspects of life in Germany and Australia (rules) ; and ask and give permission
Assessment Tasks
• Speaking & Listening: comprehension tasks on topics including permission,
ordering food, sports, health and past tense.
• Reading : complete a set of reading comprehension tasks
• Writing: produce a range of different text types (e.g. dialogue, emails) .
Japanese
In Japanese, students learn to: write and read new Kanji characters; compare
aspects of life in Japan and Australia (school, home etc.); and ask for prices and
items in a Japanese shop.
Assessment Tasks
• Speaking & Listening: produce and complete an interview and sets of listening
comprehension tasks.
• Reading : complete a set of reading comprehension tasks
• Writing: produce a range of different text types (e.g. letters , informational posters)
SELECTIVES 2019

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SELECTIVES 2019
ARTS DESCRIPTION
Dance
This unit is about developing and enhancing personal movement vocabulary.
Students develop their understanding of how they can use their bodies to
communicate ideas through movement and how their physicality changes between
styles/genres. In this class the focus is separated into learning choreography from
teachers, choreographing small group dances, presenting dance work/s to an
audience and responding to dance from a variety of styles and performance artists.
Students will learn about performance and audience etiquette and will also maintain
their personal health and fitness by learning about safe dance practice.
Assessment Tasks:
• Devised small group routine
• Learnt class dance
• Presenting dance work/s to an audience
• Research report/presentation
• Journal/workbook
** Students will require appropriate attire to participate in this program and will be
expected to wear their school sport uniform or bring a change of clothes for dance
classes. Students may bring in dance shoes or runners to wear for class. Alternatively,
bare feet are appropriate.
Drama
Drama will introduce students to the world of theatre, where they will learn a
mixture of acting and stagecraft skills for live performance. Students explore acting
techniques involving voice, movement and improvisation which will develop their
communication skills and help to improve their confidence to perform and speak in
front of others. Students will construct different characters and enhance their script
writing skills. They will learn about the elements of stagecraft: set and costume design,
makeup, lighting, sound and promotion, and be able to analyse how each element
contributes to different genres of performance and how this supports an actor to
entertain an audience in different ways.
Assessment Tasks
• Devised performance/s
• Scripted performance/s
• Drama Journal
• Research project/presentation.
Media & Film Art
Mass media plays an important role in our lives. Think about how much time you and
your family spend using mobile phones, browsing the internet, playing videogames,
listening to music, watching TV shows, or being influenced by an advertisement. Our
society is saturated with different media forms like these; it’s important to know how
and why they work. The rise in portable media devices like laptops, tablets, and smart
phones means that we’re never too far away from a constant flow of information
and entertainment. Year 9 Media is your introduction to mass media and media
production. You will study a range of media forms including television sitcoms, films,
and advertising. You will also develop film production skills, honing your understanding
of cinematography, screenwriting, storyboarding, shooting and editing. By the end of
the semester, you will develop skills in analysing film texts, and you will be confident at
planning, blocking, shooting and editing your own short films.
Assessment Tasks
• Written analyses of set films and media texts
• Media folio
• A series of technical film/editing exercises
• Final major film production

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SELECTIVES 2019
ARTS DESCRIPTION
Music
You will explore the different aspects of the music industry. We will first learn the
fundamentals of the music elements to develop our listening skills and start a Band
Project where you will collaborate in a group to perform at a lunchtime concert; creating
stage plans, promoting the event and learning how to use the equipment. We will then
explore the different forms and instrumentations of songs and you will use these ideas
to compose a song in your own style using Garageband. We then learn about the
radio and music media industry. You will research the history of a genre of your choice
to create a podcast using an audio editing program. We will finish by learning about
commercial music and how music is used in movies, video games and advertising.
Assessment Tasks
• Band Project: Putting on a lunchtime concert, creating stage plans and promotion
• Song writing Project: Planning and composing a song on Garageband
• Podcast Project
• Music Folio
Visual Arts
If you find yourself drawing or constructing three-dimensional objects in your spare
time this subject may be a good choice for you! You will get the chance to use
different mediums and materials in a variety of art form including drawing painting
and mixed-media objects to create unique artworks to selected themes. You will
develop skills and techniques through your guided exploration of drawing, painting
and construction. Through the design process you will learn how to represent your
ideas and imagery to your intended audience. This subject is about learning how
people communicate through art, interpreting themes from different cultures and
histories, and discussing complex ideas about life and what makes us human.
By the end of the semester, you will have developed skills in writing about art and
understanding how to interpret different ideas. You will have also developed a strong
artistic practice and an art folio that presents your work.
Assessment Tasks
• Written analyses of set texts and art works
• Developmental folio of visual responses
• Mixed-media exercises
• Finished art works
HEALTH & PHYSICAL
EDUCATION
DESCRIPTION
Boys Fitness & Healthy
Lifestyle
During this subject students will focus on techniques and strategies to improve Healthy
Lifestyles, such as participating and designing Gym programs for clients
Learning about Healthy lifestyle and eating promotion.
Assessment Tasks
• Fitness Program Assignment
• Healthy Living Assignment
Girls Fitness & Healthy
Lifestyle
During this subject students will focus on techniques and strategies to improve Healthy
Lifestyles, such as participating and designing Gym programs for clients
Learning about Healthy lifestyle and eating promotion.
Assessment Tasks
• Fitness Program Assignment
• Healthy Living Assignment

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HEALTH & PHYSICAL
EDUCATION
DESCRIPTION
Outdoor Education
Students experience a range of theoretical and practical experiences in the
Outdoors including- Bushwalks, Survival Skills, Human effect on the planet and
Recreational Activities such as Surfing. This subject builds knowledge for VCE Outdoor
and Environmental Studies.
Assessment Tasks
• Human Effect on the Planet Assignment
• Survival Skills Assignment
Sport & Recreation
Students experience a range of different practical sports and activities aimed and
increasing knowledge of Game Sense and the coaching of Sports. Students will
participate in an Online Coaching Course.
Assessment Tasks
• Participation in practical activities
• Completion of the Online Coaching course/s
TECHNOLOGY DESCRIPTION
Cabinet Making
Students will learn about cabinet design through the designing and production of
small cabinet item. They will be following the product design process to develop
their design ideas and create their cabinet. They will learn about hand tools and
make some basic tool themselves. This work will be through the development of a
design folio which will mirror the VCE design folio standards. Students will learn about
furniture design, timber construction and the use of appropriate joining methods,
finishing the timber and polishing their work
Assessment Tasks
• Research assignment on the development of a selected furniture item
• Design drawing
• Design and production of a project
• Written evaluation of the student’s production
Computing
Students will be actively engaged in the processes of analysing problems and
opportunities, designing, developing and evaluating digital solutions, and creating
and sharing information that meets a range of current and future needs. Students
learn to safely and ethically exploit the capacity of information systems to create
digital solutions. These solutions and information are created through the application
of computational, design and systems thinking, and technical skills in the areas of app
development and game design.
Assessment Tasks
• Networked digital systems – case study response and network topology solution
• Game Design – annotated Game Evaluation
• App Development – planning, creating and refining an Android app
• Test – short answer test of concepts covered throughout the semester
SELECTIVES 2019

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TECHNOLOGY DESCRIPTION
Environment
This is a course based on understanding and developing a habitat for wildlife.
Students will learn about birds from the local area and their habitats. The
environmental issues relating to land and water management. Climate change and
sustainability practices. They will also learn about sustainable food production and
the environment. Students will design and create a habitat garden and produce
vegetables using sustainability practices. They will learn about grasslands and
woodlands of the local area and how to preserve them. Students will learn about
plants and landscaping techniques through designing and developing sustainable
landscape areas around the college. They will learn about soils, plant nutrition,
planting, landscape materials and using a range of tools to complete their landscape
tasks. They will develop their understanding through practical tasks and completing
written reports and planning documents.
Assessment Tasks
• Research assignment on bird habitats
• Landscape planning
• Production of the Landscape Project
• Evaluation of the Landscape
Fashion Design
Fashion design is aimed at improving student’s skills in the design and production of
simple clothing or soft fashion items. Students will learn about trends in the fashion
industry and develop their own design ideas into completed items. They will be
following the product design process to develop their design ideas and create
their fashion items. This work will be through the development of design folios which
will mirror the VCE design folio standards. They will develop skills in using fabrics to
produce useful items. Students will follow the design brief process and research,
design, produce and evaluate their design work.
Assessment Tasks
• Research assignment on a selected fashion item
• Design Illustration
• Design and production of the fashion item
• Written evaluation of the student’s production work
Food Technology
Food Technology will focus on the design and development of a range of cooking
skills which will include meal planning and design, food preparation and cooking.
Students will develop their skills in understanding the design process for planning and
designing interesting meals. The main aim of the course will be the development of
cooking skills and understanding of food and its preparation. They will develop their
understanding through planning and production of food and meals.
Assessment Tasks
• Research assignment on a selected foods
• Development of design brief
• Production of the recipes
• Evaluation of the student’s production
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International Cuisine
International Cuisine will focus on the design and development of a range of food
types and groups from a variety of countries. The main aim of the course will be to
celebrate diversity in food types and the development of recipes from the focus
countries. They will be following the food and technology design process to develop
their food ideas and cooking tasks. This work will follow the design brief process of
investigation, production and evaluation to develop their portfolio of recipe’s and
flavours from around the world.
Assessment Tasks
• Research assignment on a selected international cuisine
• Development of design brief
• Production of the recipes
• Written evaluation of the student’s production
Landscaping
This is a Landscaping course based on Indigenous and Habitat gardens. Students will
learn about plants and landscaping techniques through designing and developing
landscape area around the college. They will learn about soils, plant nutrition,
planting, landscape materials and using a range of tools to complete their landscape
tasks. They will develop their understanding through practical tasks and completing
written reports and planning documents.
Assessment Tasks
• Research assignment on indigenous landscapes
• Landscape planning
• Design and production of a Landscape Project
• Evaluation of the Landscape
Materials Technology
The course concentrates on understanding design principles and the use of a
range of materials such as timber, metals and plastic to design and make a range
of functional items. Students will learn about sustainable design and will develop
sustainable design ideas as they study the build environment and the need for
future sustainability. The course covers subjects such as: sketching and plan-drawing,
model-making and prototype manufacture, structure and characteristics of different
materials, surface treatments and finishes. Students will also conduct research
of sustainable building practices and build a scale model which incorporates
sustainable design.
Students will follow the design process of developing a design folio which includes;
design brief, planning, evidence of construction and written evaluation of both the
design and production.
Assessment Tasks
• Research assignment on the suitability of sustainable building practices
• Design drawing
• Design brief and constructed project
• Written evaluation of the student’s production
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