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On the Move

Code: HEC002
Title: On the Move

Pre-requisites: HEC 001 is recommended but not essential
Outcome levels: Level 5
Coordinator: Carolyne Foely

This unit of work will focus on designing and producing products for both foods and textiles for teenagers on the move.

Investigate the nutritional requirements for active teenagers.
Produce food items that are suitable for active teenagers.
Explore woven versus knitted fabrics
Produce a garment from knitted fabric.

Assessment

Practical demonstration

For term 1 students will complete practical cookery each week. A production squences will be required each week in practical cookery. Assessment will take the form of a "Design Challenge" where students will be asked to Investigate, design, make and appraise a product that will meet this challenge.

For term 2 students will design and construct a Hoddie. This work will be also include a design folio. Both Folio and practicle garment will be assessed.

A class test

Completed at the end of the semester. This test consists of short answers.

At completion students should know

Equipment and techniques to work with foods and textiles
Links between information gathered and the design and development of products
Ways to select viable ideas from alternatives
Factors influencing choices
The relationship between production procedures and the quality of the products
How to judge processes and products and how they meet the individual needs
How foods and fabrics can be compared and contrasted
How the characteristics of a fabric and elements of foods affects their performance

At completion students should be able to

Compare and contrast
Operate equipment and apply techniques
Work safely, accurately and efficiently
Analyse the links between information and the development of products
Generate and select design ideas
Communicate design ideas and identify influences
Make quality products
Judge processes and products and how they meet the needs of individuals
Reflect on their work.

Literacy elements

Read and interpret instructions, diagrams, patterns and consumer advertising materials
Use language and terminology that is subject specific
Write management plans and short responses
Listen and interpret verbal instruction and act upon these
Observe and process knowledge, ideas and data from teacher demonstrations and apply this to their own projects
Negotiate use of resources
Estimate measurement
Estimate and allocate time

Integrated technology

Knowledge and application of Technology Practices to work technologically. NOTE: Technology practice (as described in the 1 to 10 Technology syllabus) involves developing practical, purposeful and innovative products that meet human needs and wants
Use of mostly computerised sewing machines
Effective use of the Internet, media, DVD’s and VCR’s to access and analyse information and trends
Word processing

Assignment guidelines

Please refer to the Assignment Guidelines on how to set out bibliographies and references.

Resources

1x A4 2D Ring binder and reinforced refill paper OR 1 x A4 Excercise book (160 page)

Text - “Resources for Living” Waddell and Day to Day Cookery. These books are provided under the textbook hire scheme.

Students will be required to provide the ingredients and fabric, plus other requirements for the construction of their products. . Extra detail regarding these requirements for all practical work will be explained in class. Participation in practical work is essential.