Technology and Living

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Family Dimension (compulsory, both strands)

  • What is a family? Structures and diversity

  • Value of families and their role in society

  • Milestones of family life

  • Social, economic and political change in Hong Kong families

  • Technological, scientific and environmental change in family life

FST compulsory: Nutrition, Diet and Health Concerns

  • Carbohydrates: structure, types and functions

  • Protein: amino acids and functions

  • Lipids: classification, functions and dietary issues

  • Vitamins, minerals and water

  • Nutrient interrelationships

  • Digestion, absorption and energy metabolism

  • Balanced diet, dietary guidelines and nutrition labelling

  • Nutritional disorders, diet-related diseases and meal planning

FST compulsory: Food Preparation Technology

  • Food commodities: properties and nutritive value

  • Personal food hygiene, preparation and storage

  • Heat transfer and cooking methods

  • Food spoilage and food microbiology

  • Food poisoning: causes, sources and symptoms

  • Food preservation: principles and methods

FST compulsory: Consumer Behaviour in Food Choices

  • Individual, family and cultural factors in food choice

  • Media, advertising and marketing influences

  • Science and technology in food: GM food and irradiation

  • Implications of food choices and sustainable development

FST elective modules

  • Food heritage, festive and religious foods

  • Factors shaping food cultures and future market trends

  • Functional properties of food components

  • Micro-organisms and fermentation in food processing

  • Food additives and the International Numbering System

  • Food processing technology, HACCP and labelling

  • Food product research: market and company factors

  • Designing, developing and producing new food products

FCT compulsory: Fashion Design Basics

  • Design principles and aesthetic value

  • Fashion design elements: line, shape, texture, pattern, colour

  • The fashion design process

  • Design presentation, illustration and CAD

FCT compulsory: Textiles and Clothing Technology

  • Fibres and materials for clothing and textiles

  • Fabric construction, colouration and finishing

  • Fabric quality and performance properties

  • Pattern construction and ergonomics

  • Garment construction, fitting and industrial technologies

FCT compulsory: Consumer Behaviour in Clothing Choices

  • Individual and family factors in clothing choice

  • Fashion trends, peers and media influence

  • Culture, environment and green textiles

  • Implications of clothing choices and sustainable development

FCT elective modules

  • Cultural value, fashion styles and eras

  • National costumes and cultural elements in design

  • Factors shaping fashion trends locally and globally

  • Fashion designers and total image

  • Fibre blends and yarns

  • Dyeing, printing and finishing processes

  • Quality marks, smart and high-performance textiles

  • The apparel industry: companies, business environment and market research

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