NBC Subject Information

Food Studies 

Units 1 & 2

Year 11

What is the subject about?

 

In unit 1, students focus on food from historical and cultural perspectives. In unit 2, students investigate food systems in contemporary Australia. Students look at Australian indigenous food prior to European settlement and how food patterns have changed since. Students consider the influence of innovations, technologies and globalisation on food patterns. Throughout this unit they complete practical activities to enhance, demonstrate and share their learning with others. VCE Food Studies is designed help students make informed food choices. Students develop their understanding of food while acquiring skills that enable them to take greater ownership of their food decisions and eating patterns.

 

Students say

Lauren  – “It's fun and enjoyable, at cooking is apart of your life, so it's important to learn how to cook”

 

 

Cameron  – “because it is a smooth and fun class to either start or end the day on, plus Miss Mac is a really understanding teacher that helps you throughout any mistakes and is very supportive and nice”

 

Units

 Unit 1: Food origins 

Unit 2: Food makers 

 

 Skills you will develop

  • Understand and explain distinctive food cultures and cuisines throughout the world
  • Analyse current trends in food practices and food subcultures in Australia
  • Explain and apply the process of developing new food products using design briefs
  • Understand the sensory evaluation of food products, evaluate and compare foods
  • Participate in and reflect on practical activities to explore history and culture of food in Australia in both a small scale and commercial setting

Assessment

  • A range of practical activities 
  • Written tasks

 Pathways

 Studying Food Studies can lead to the following careers

  • Hospitality
  • Chef
  • Kitchen hand
  • Dietitian
  • Catering

There are no prerequisites for entry to Units 1, 2 and 3

 

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

 

Use button below to link to the study design page - be sure to scroll to 2023

Link to Study Design

Video overview of Food Studies 1 and 2 for Year 11