Growing up in the 21st century in Australia there are very few occupations where digital literacy and information technology skills are not required. At Yanchep Secondary College students are offered a range of pathways through the Digital Technologies curriculum.
YEAR 7 AND YEAR 8 (COMPULSORY)
At Yanchep Secondary College we recognise the importance of technology skills and knowledge to our students and provide every student in Year 7 and Year 8 the opportunity to develop these skills through courses in both years. Yanchep Secondary College courses follow the West Australian Curriculum of Digital Technologies. The programs deliver both a breadth of experiences in general ICT skills necessary for functioning in today’s world, as well as IT specific skills that can develop into a range of IT career pathways.
YEAR 9 AND YEAR 10 (OPTIONAL)
Our students have a choice of electives in Year 9 and Year 10. They can select from courses including graphics or animation, game or web development. These choices may vary from year to year to reflect the current interests/trends in IT, while still progressing on the learning continuum of Digital Technologies.
Home Economics is comprised of Food Technologies, Textiles and Children, Family and the Community. The courses promote a healthy and sustainable lifestyle and provide students with practical life skills to allow them to care for themselves, their family and contribute positively to their community. Students follow the technological process to design solutions and practice problem solving, time management and communication skills in every lesson. They learn a variety of cooking and crafting techniques and gain an understanding of the properties of foods and fibres.
The Textiles classroom operates as a sustainable studio where found, donated, recycled and preloved materials are repurposed and reconstructed. Students are immersed in sustainable life practice, learning how to mend, deconstruct and alter garments and developing a repertoire of hand skills and processes.
LOWER SCHOOL
YEAR 7 AND 8
Lower school students will study a semester of Home Economics each year comprised of cooking, textiles and Child, Family and Community. The taster course will give students the opportunity to learn a range of food preparation and sewing techniques and safely use equipment and machinery. Students will also get to combine materials and experiment with purposeful design.
YEARS 9 & 10
Textiles – Students will design and construct an array of products and garments using traditional crafting techniques including embroidery, applique, dying and quilting. They are encouraged to be contemporary and innovative in their designs and create bespoke pieces following the technology process. They will learn fashion illustration, look at industry trends and issues and will have the opportunity to participate in a wearable art fashion show.
Children, Family and Community – Students will study the stages of life development and look at the varying issues and needs of different groups in society. They will learn to design and create innovative, practical and lasting solutions to these issues. They will conduct research, data analysis and consider case studies on a local, national and global scale and learn to become sustainable citizens.
Food Technologies – Students will learn a variety of cooking techniques and be immersed in food culture. They will study nutrition, global food trends and cuisines and consider the place of food in society. They will learn to cook a range of meals and develop safe food handling practices. They will design and cook a range of menus to suit a variety of purposes.
LOWER SCHOOL
YEAR 7
Wood
Students will be introduced to and have the opportunity to experience a range of workshop tools and processes. They will undertake four ‘Design and Production’ assignments, which enable them to develop their skills throughout the semester.
- Pine Pen Holder
- Linked Wooden Snake
- Model Aeroplane
- Wheeled Wooden Toy
Students will be given the opportunity to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of their design ideas and solutions. They will generate and clarify ideas through sketching, modeling and perspective drawings.
Students will be instructed how to manage their design tasks in a safe and responsible manner following the process below.
Investigating and defining
- Designing
- Producing and implementing
- Evaluating
- Collaborating and managing
- Evaluating
- Producing and implementing
YEAR 8
Wood
Students will be given the opportunity to build on experiences of workshop tools and processes. They will undertake four ‘Design and Production’ assignments, which enable them to continue to develop their skills throughout the semester with increasing creativity and independence.
- Mechanical Automata
- Hinged Bandsaw Box
- Pine Shelf
Students will be given the opportunity to investigate mechanical and electrical concepts whilst evaluating the advantages and disadvantages of their design ideas and solutions. They will generate and clarify ideas through annotated sketches, modeling and scaled drawings.
Students will be instructed how to identify steps needed to complete design tasks in a safe and responsible manner. They will follow the process below.
- Investigating and defining
- Designing
- Producing and implementing
- Evaluating
- Collaborating and managing
- Evaluating
- Producing and implementing
- Designing
YEAR 9
Wood
Students will be given the opportunity to continue build on experiences of workshop tools and processes. They will undertake three ‘Design and Production’ assignments below, which will enable them to develop their skills throughout the semester. Students will identify design needs taking into account sustainability, social and economic factors.
- Single Drawer Bandsaw Box
- Three Legged Side Table
- Personal Design and Production Assignment
Students will be given the opportunity to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of their design ideas and solutions. They will generate their own original ideas and represent these through Production Plans in 2-D and 3-D representations.
Students will develop safety procedures and identify steps needed to complete design tasks in a safe and responsible manner. They will follow the process below.
- Investigating and defining
- Designing
- Producing and implementing
- Evaluating
- Collaborating and managing
- Evaluating
- Producing and implementing
- Designing
YEAR 10
Students will be given the opportunity to continue to build on experiences of workshop tools and processes. They will complete assignments which enable them to develop their skills throughout the semester. Students will identify design needs taking into account ethics, legal issues, sustainability, social and economic factors.
They will need to be creative and innovative with their design solutions when they create the following:
- Slatted Pine Stool
- Bedside/ TV Cabinet
- Personal Design and producation assignment
LOWER SCHOOL
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UPPER SCHOOL
Find out more about ATAR and upper school subjects.
