Year 8 Option Choices for Year 9

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3 Year 8 Option Choices for Year 9 The Choices Resistant Materials Food Dec Graphics Textiles

4 What you need to know before you make your choice What the course involves Skills you will use/develop further in each project What you will make/do (Examples of work from 2014/2015) The career path for each subject area future progression and how it will help you

5 The Requirements Take the letter home Discuss it with your parents/guardians Refer to the website and frog to see this presentation again with your parents/guardians Make 3 choices Get it signed and hand it in to your DT teacher or to Ms Coyle Choices are not guaranteed

6 Resistant Materials

7 Some students changed the outcome and made a phone holder Resistant Materials

8 Resistant Materials Desk Tidy Brief outline of the course Understand the importance of Health and Safety Research an Artist and Architect of your choice Use research to influence the design work Use CAD (2d design) and CAM (laser) Be creative design for a particular client Work with wood, metal and plastic Work with a variety of tools Evaluate against the specifications Use the correct terminology when completing written work

9 Resistant Materials Desk Tidy The Requirements for the course Work safely in the workshop Enjoy practical tasks Understand the importance of planning Creative and have the ability to communicate your work through sketches and annotations Use the correct terminology when completing the written work Be organised and self-disciplined

10 Resistant Materials The Possible Career Choices Carpenter Builder Engineer Surveyor Site Manager Plumber Project Architect Technician

11 Food Preparation and Nutrition

12 Food Preparation and Nutrition What will I study? The new Food Preparation and Nutrition course will help you to develop a greater understanding of nutrition, food provenance and the working characteristics of food materials. You ll also learn about food from around the world, through the study of British and International culinary traditions as well as developing an understanding of where food comes from (food provenance) and the challenges surrounding food security. You ll master culinary skills and appreciate the science behind food and cooking. This is an exciting and creative course which will allow you to demonstrate your practical skills and make connections between theory and practice.

13 Food Preparation and Nutrition This course embraces and emphasises understanding of and enjoyment of different cuisines. There will be significant focus on developing high level cooking skills. Students will develop knowledge and understanding of the functional properties and chemical processes as well as the nutritional content of food and drink. Your time is limited, so don t waste it living someone else s life. Steve Jobs

14 Food Preparation and Nutrition What skills will I learn? This is a course with a strong practical focus. You ll master a variety of technical skills and become proficient in the kitchen. In addition, you ll develop an in-depth knowledge of food science, food safety, food choice, nutrition and health. You ll also develop transferable skills such as: analysis evaluation communication skills working independently time management the ability to interpret information and data.

15 Food Preparation and Nutrition Possible careers: Chef / Cook Dietician Food Writer / Photographer Health Promotion Officer Environmental Health Officer Nutritionist Careers in Food Manufacturing Food Guide Inspectors Food Scientist

16 DEC Design Engineer Construct

17 DEC Eco Classroom Brief outline of the project Understanding sustainability within the built environment Understanding the key roles in construction projects Understanding the role of an architect Understanding the importance of Building Information Modelling BIM within construction

18 DEC Eco Classroom The Requirements for the project Work safely in the computer room Enjoy design and practical tasks Understand the importance of planning Creative and have the ability to communicate your work through sketches and annotations Computer Literate Use the correct terminology when completing the written work Be organised and self-disciplined

19 DEC The Possible Career Choices Architect Quantity Surveyor Land Surveyor Project Manager Construction Manager Structural and Mechanical Engineer Planning Consultant Landscape Architect

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21 Graphics Magazine Publication Brief outline of the project Understanding good design Use research to influence the design work Use CAD (2d design) and CAM (laser) Be creative design for a particular client Be able to problem solve Work with graphic materials Work with design software Use the correct terminology when completing written work

22 Graphics Magazine Publication The Requirements for the project Work safely in the design studio Enjoy design and practical tasks Computer Literate Understand the importance of planning Creative and have the ability to communicate your work through sketches and annotations Use the correct terminology when completing the written work Be organised and self-disciplined

23 Graphics The Possible Career Choices Graphic Designer Architect Illustrator Product Designer Interior Designer Animator Packaging Designer Graphics Teacher

24 Textiles

25 Textiles Bow ties and Pencil cases Follow Health and Safety Rules using the sewing machines Learn how to use all the features on the sewing machines Choose a theme of your own. Research to influence your design work. Be creative design for a particular client. Design your fabric and make a bow tie. Design and make either a pencil case or bag. Use CAD/CAM for your designs.

26 Textiles The Bow tie and Pencil Case Work safely in the classroom. Enjoy practical tasks Understand the importance of planning Creative and have the ability to communicate your work through sketches and annotations Use the correct terminology when completing the written work Be organised and self-disciplined

27 Textiles -- The Possible Career Choices Jobs in the Fashion and Textile Industry Fashion Designer Fabric Designer Soft Furnishings Designer Pattern cutter Fashion / Fabrics / Soft Furnishings Buyer Retail Management