FOOD STUDIES 9

This introductory course builds on the basic food preparation skills and nutrition concepts introduced in Applied Skills 8.  Students will create a variety of food products, and put into practice the use of equipment and cooking techniques.  Healthy eating and meal planning for the family, as well as the teenager will be studied.  Students will create a blog to document their own progress in foods and self-assessment

Note: There is a course fee of $60. The fee covers the cost of materials and resources that students consume or take home that enhance the experience of the course.

FOOD STUDIES 11  (Gr. 10 & 11)

Foods Studies 11 uses advanced food preparation techniques and research skills developed in previous food courses or career work.  Food is studied from the aspect of, cultural and family choices, and healthy living ideas with current trends.  Students prepare a wide variety of foods and begin to work independently. The FoodSafe Certificate Program is a component of this course

Note: There is a course fee of $60. The fee covers the cost of materials and resources that students consume or take home that enhance the experience of the course.

FOOD STUDIES 12  (Gr. 11 & 12)

Foods Studies 12 is a course based on individual independent study units that require students to have extensive experience in food handling.  The units of study are student and teacher directed with choices on seasonal foods and meals, healthy living research, catering and food service, ethnic and cultural foods, cook-offs, and food projects.  Management of time, resources and energy is an integral part of this course.

Note: There is a course fee of $60. The fee covers the cost of materials and resources that students consume or take home that enhance the experience of the course.

SPECIALIZED STUDIES IN FOOD 12

Specialized Studies in Food 12 is a course based on independent study units that require students to have extensive experience in food handling. Possible units of study are career studies, job shadows, advanced pastry and baking and advanced meal preparation. Students will direct their learning to their interest areas. Management of time, resources and energy is an integral part of this course.

Note: There is a course fee of $40. The fee covers the cost of materials and resources that students consume or take home that enhance the experience of the course.

TEXTILES 9

This introductory course builds on the knowledge acquired in Explorations 8, and will focus on basic hand and machine-sewing, garment construction techniques, observing trends in fashion, design principles, design process, and the study of textiles.  Students develop time and organizational skills while working toward independence.  This course would appeal to the student interested in fashion and sewing.

Note: There is a course fee of $50. The fee covers the cost of materials and resources that students consume or take home that enhance the experience of the course.

TEXTILES 11

This course is an extension of Textiles 9 .  Students will continue to have the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills in pattern fitting and alterations, plus the handling of more challenging sewing techniques.  Projects include various construction techniques, design process and development of ideas, and compiling a portfolio.  Other topics may include cultural and historical influences on fashion and role of fashion and textiles in the community

Note: There is a course fee of $50. The fee covers the cost of materials and resources that students consume or take home that enhance the experience of the course.

TEXTILES 12

This course further develops the knowledge and skills acquired in Textiles Studies 11, with a focus developing, designing and making an individual fashion line.  Topics to be covered will include: applying the principles and elements of design to textiles products, fashion trend research, interpreting current trends in fashion, global impacts of the fashion industry, the properties and construction of fabric, consumer issues, historical cultural influences on fashion, and career opportunities in fashion and textiles. Projects will require advanced construction techniques.

Note: There is a course fee of $50. The fee covers the cost of materials and resources that students consume or take home that enhance the experience of the course.

FASHION INDUSTRY 12

West Vancouver Schools Premier Fashion Industry Program is a broad-based program open to students Grades 10-12 who have a strong interest in all aspects of Fashion! The course will look at the development of fashion and industry topics such as design, production, marketing and fashion promotion.

Students will have the opportunity to develop a portfolio that will explore concepts of fashion production incorporating industry techniques and design. Students will experience use of the latest equipment – laser cutter, Inkscape software, 3D printer, wax carving and melting metals for casting jewellery. Traditional techniques such as drawing the figure, drapery of fabrics and fashion design drawings are fluid throughout the course. This program is ideal for those students who want to build on their creative processes.

This program provides an excellent background for students interested in pursuing fashion, but does not have a sewing component. However, students will have the opportunity to participate in all aspects of the bi-annual district fashion show.

This Fashion Industry program meets every second Thursday from 3:30-5:30 p.m. with students completing work online related to fashion news, discussion boards, homework assignments, updates and more. All students (male and female) are eligible for this course who can show sample/s of past work in the creative arts and have demonstrated strong time management skills.

Students, Grade 10-12, who register and are accepted into this Premier Fashion Industry Program will receive credits for the Ministry course: Fashion Industry 12. Course fees are $75 per year.

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