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Bushfood Innovations

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Program Details

  • Year 9 – 10
  • 24 Students
  • 1 Day
  • Onsite 9:30am – 2:30pm
  • Online N/A

About

Curriculum Focus

  • Science
  • Design Technologies
  • Digital Technologies
  • Critical & Creative Thinking
  • Digital Literacy
  • Intercultural & Cultural
  • Personal & Social

Technical and Personal Skills

Prototyping, design, software systems, collaboration,
communication

 

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The contemporary use of Australian bushfood flavours has enabled unique product development and innovation in the local food industry in recent years.

This program introduces students to the processes behind contemporary food development and innovation while simultaneously celebrating Australia’s thousands of years of rich culinary heritage.

The exploration of indigenous ingredients and exotic essences (think Lemon Myrtyle, Pepper Berry, Wattleseed) combined with the use of AI platforms and modern cooking techniques allows students to display their full creative and collaborative skills as they produce their very own product in this variation of one of our most enduring and popular programs.

Students will

  • Utilise AI in the product development process
  • Work in teams to design and create
  • Experiment with senses and flavours
  • Create their own confectionery product through prototyping
  • Taste and showcase the outcomes of their prototypes
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Student Experience

"I loved the chance to create a unique product with my team, while experimenting with ancient indigenous flavours I had never tasted before."

Possible Pathways
  • STEM in Action
  • TAFE Taster Design Challenge

The Ballarat Tech School is a Victorian State Government initiative.

All Enquiries

ballarattechschool@federation.edu.au
03 5327 8080

Campus Location

MB John Building, Level 1 FedUni SMB Campus,
136 Albert St, Ballarat Central VIC 3350

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