TECHNOLOGIES ELECTIVE: Food Studies

The Art of Cooking

What is the subject about?

In this elective students are introduced to food as an art. Students develop skills in preparing, cooking and presenting food in creative ways. They work individually and in pairs to develop an understanding of ingredients, tools and equipment used in the making, decorating and presenting of a variety of foods including cakes, biscuits and savoury dishes. Students will be introduced to design briefs and will study sensory analysis in greater detail. The work is based on identifying correct safety and hygiene practices in food preparation.

Skills you will develop

• Prepare and cook food safely & hygienically
• Various cooking skills such as cutting, mixing.
• Cooking methods such as baking
• Time management and team work

Assessment

• Practical activities 

Pathways

Food Studies 

• Year 10 Foods of the World
• Year 10 Food Trends
• VCE Unit 1-2 
• VCE Unit 3-4 
• A number of careers in catering / restaurant industries

 If you are interested in this subject please see Mrs. Macpherson

Video with some ideas about the course