VCE FOOD STUDIES

FOCUS AREAS Unit 1

Food origins

This unit explores food from historical and cultural perspectives, examining its origins and roles worldwide. Students study the evolution of food from hunter-gatherer to urban living and global trade. They also examine Australian indigenous food before European settlement and its evolution due to food production, processing, manufacturing, and immigration. They also explore the influence of innovations, technologies, and globalisation on food patterns.

Areas of Study

1. Food around the world

2. Food in Australia

Unit 2

Food makers

This unit explores food systems in Australia, focusing on commercial and domestic food production industries. Students learn about the importance of food industries and their capacity to provide safe, high-quality food for consumers. They use practical skills to produce food, compare them to commercial products, and develop food skills for daily life. They design new products and adapt recipes, exploring entrepreneurial opportunities.

Areas of Study

1. Australia’s food systems

2. Food in the home