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
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Video overview of Food Studies 1 and 2 for Year 11