1. Food Preparation and Nutrition
Year 9
Food Preparation and Nutrition
In year 9 you will have the opportunity to study foods and food products in depth
You will;
Make a range of products
Learn new food skills
Use different equipment
Carry out market research
Examine existing products
Find out about healthy eating
Investigate how foods are made in the food industry
This year will help you develop the skills needed to study Food Preparation and Nutrition in KS4 to achieve a GCSE.
For more information please see Mrs Burton or Mrs Aitken

2. Year 9 Fashion and Textiles
During this year you will have the opportunity to develop your knowledge, skills and understanding in textiles through two different projects with two focused practical tasks. Exploring a theme for each project you will have the opportunity to create an item for the home and to make a simple garment.
Skills covered:
Colouring Fabrics
Surface Embellishment
Joining Fabrics
Fabric Manipulation
Construction Techniques
This year will give you a good foundation to continue onto a creative qualification such as a textiles based GCSE or vocational option or a GCSE in Art.
For more information please see Mrs Booth or Miss Hardcastle.

3. Year 9 Materials Technology
During this year you will have the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills working with a variety of resistant materials and compliant materials through a number of different projects with several focused practical tasks.
Skills covered:
Drawing & Sketching in 2D & 3D
Rendering
Manipulating digital images
Understanding typography
Creating layout designs
Measuring & marking out materials.
Cutting & shaping a range of materials.
Wood joints testing
Casting metals
Application & preparation of surface finishes.
This year will give you a good foundation to continue onto a creative qualification such as the Vcert in Creative Design & production or Graphic Design.
For more information please see Mr Geall or Mr Edwards