Course List for the Pratical Design Department

Course Components

• Learn Design element extraction using Famous Architecture
• Adapt to make quick sketches of shape & form with comments
• Understand the tools of creativity
• Critique your form in comparison to the Principles of Design
• Refine form concepts using prototype modelling
• Work on each project independently using effective presentation techniques

Course Components

• A project-based introduction to the fundamentals of computer programming. Students will create a chatbot to showcase their skills in a range of programming structures and techniques
• Investigating the theory of data compression and its everyday uses in recording, storing and transmitting digital images, audio, and video
• Investigate searching and sorting algorithms, the basic building blocks for any information system
• Build your own robot to develop skills in robotics and control systems

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• A project-based introduction to web development to showcase your learning of writing and formatting content.
• Manipulating digital media including images, audio, and video in the development of your own website.
• Investigating user experience design(UX) and human computer interaction to enable you to evaluate other web sites and improve the design of your own.

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• Produce quality textile items or prototypes
• Follow patterns and develop own design ideas

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• Become familiar with food safety practices
• Learn about the nutritional needs of individuals
• Explore food choices from other cultures
• Take action to enhance wellbeing
• Examine food labelling in relation to good nutrition

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• Construct personalised projects that reflect your areas of interest
• Become proficient in the design process to aid planning and execution
• Build on your strength and expand your ideas
• Experience up to date methods of sketching, modelling and production

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• Work on individual or collaborative build project
• Use a wide range of tools and equipment in a safe and appropriate manner
• Hands on approach to learning backed up with BCITO unit standards
• Work at your own pace

Course Components

• This course is project based.
• Students work independently while using the teacher as their consultant
• Design skills such as; sketching, exploring and refi ning spatialndesign ideas in response to a brief, using creative strategies for divergent thinking, integrated visual literacy and design thinking, visual communication and presentation techniques are fundamental to excel at this work at Level 2.
• The use of 3D modelling

Course Components

•  An advanced computer programming project creating a 2D game including a graphical user interface and other advance programming techniques.
• Investigating error control(fundamental in modern communications) and data encryption (a core concept in cyber security)
• An advanced data network development project to showcase your learning of the hardware, so ware and protocols required to create a connected society.

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• An advanced web development project to showcase your learning of the tools required to create an interactive website.
• An advanced database development project to showcase your learning of the tools required to create structured information storage

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• Design new circuits using electronic components
• Learn the language and symbols of electronics
• Make prototype circuits to discover how components work
• Investigate current, voltage and the effects of components on circuits
• Make printed circuit boards
• An advanced electronics or robotics development project to showcase your learning of electronic components and circuits, or robotics.

Course Components

• Make garments
• Take a vision to reality: work with a model to design and make a garment from your design ideas
• Research, consult and create with fabrics and design

Course Components

Semester 1

• Sports Nutrition working with students in OPE to plan meals in preparation for physical activities
• Study Health Promotion Models for optimum nutrition
• Explore our food choices and how they fi t with recommended guidelines
• There will be a balance of practical food experiences and collaborative and individual research tasks.

Semester 1

• Develop understandings about sourcing and using locally produced seasonal foods
• Investigate people’s attitudes to food and how these infl uence wellbeing
• There will be a balance of practical food experiences and collaborative and individual research tasks.

Course Components

• Use the design process to extend your knowledge and capabilities.
• Learn self management skills as you complete projects of your choosing
• Have access to a wide range of hard materials
• Become proficient in the use of hand tools and workshop machinery

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• Prepare and cook a range of foods with safe food hygiene
• Learn basic knife skills
• Produce journal reflection and evaluation
• Train in hospitality specifics such as customer service

Course Components

• Competition level design, construction and entry
• Interpretation of a theme to design fashion garments
• Use garment design to portray a story
• Create garments of complex design
• Gain a working knowledge of the design process

Course Components

• A complex computer programming project creating a 2D game. The game will include problem solving algorithms. You will learn about complex programming techniques used extensively in industry and research
• Investigating formal languages (essential in industry and research) and data network algorithms
• A complex data network development project to showcase your learning of the fundamental architecture of the internet/internet of things.

Course Components

• Become competent in food preparation
• Meet basic health and safety practices in the work place
• Extend knife skills
• Experience the preparation and presentation of a range of restaurant style dishes
• Explore career pathways in hospitality
• Demonstrate teamwork in relation to hospitality work

Course Components

• Learn to measure accurately
• Carry out technical calculations
• Develop basic pattern blocks
• Use trade practices to gain skills needed for tertiary study

COURSE COMPONENTS

Hospitality Services

• Learn about the roles and responsibilities within the hospitality industry, including customer service, food costs, menu development, hospitality regulations

Meal Preparation Skills

• Prepare, cook and gain skills in a commercial kitchen following advanced food hygiene regulations
• Learn how to select and cook locally sourced ingredients to use in a sustainable manner including meat, fish, fruit and vegetables
• Prepare meals using a variety of cooking techniques while applying knowledge of nutrition principles in commercial catering
• Gain proficiency in barista and café service skills

The Hagley School of Fashion is a creative environment that allows you the freedom to write your own fashion narrative and supports you on your individual journey. Students wishing to attain University Entrance must take an additional approved subject.

Course Components

Pattern Making

Level 3 (21 credits)

• Drafting pattern blocks for women, men and children
• Designing and making patterns to own measurements
• Grading Patterns
• Manipulating pattern blocks to create fashion garment

Fashion Studies

(18 credits)

• Production design and manufacture
• Production procedures and pricing
• Knowledge required to start a label
• Development of personal website
• Garment construction techniques
• Maintaining quality across a production run
• Tailoring techniques
• Sustainable fashion focus

Art Wear

NCEA Achievement Standards in Technology Level 3 (16 credits UE Approved)

• Competition level design, construction and entry
• Use garment design to portray a story
• Create garments of complex design
• Gain a working knowledge of the design process
• Create an original collection

Fashion Illustration

NCEA Art Portfolio, Level 2 or 3 (22 UE Approved credits, 8 internals and 14 externals)

• Photography
• The design process
• Media and technical illustration
• Drawing and photography
• Skills in using Photoshop

Credits

Total credits 60+
(30 UE approved in two subject areas)