Gives a behind-the-scenes look at the production of the Occupational Environments series and provides course, institution and contact information for viewers.
Languages: English
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A Textile World
This program looks at the multitude of industries involved with textile manufacture and use, and establishes how vital the textile industry is to the global economy. Various finishing techniques to different fabrics are explored, showing how treating them in different ways can change and enhance certain properties. The program then looks at the testing of fabrics – in a school and a commercial laboratory -which properties are commonly tested for, and why it is important to continually test them. The program examines ways in which the environmental impact of textile manufacture and use can be reduced and how the fashion industry has reflected the development of textiles over time.
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
The repercussions of a trauma can haunt you for a lifetime. Viewers are presented with two cases of PTSD – a sexual assault victim and a teacher shot by a student – and find out about the latest methods of treatment.
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All Systems Go Again!
Bringing the classic All Systems Go bang up to date with great explanatory graphics and modern examples, the program covers the three major energy systems of the body: ATP-PC, Lactic and Aerobic.
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
This program discusses the signs and symptoms of the disorder while demonstrating how a young child with ADHD acts. In addition it features two adult sufferers who offer remarkable yet different approaches to living with the disorder.
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Allergens and Food Safety
Marni Gilbert has a severe allergy to peanuts and dies after consuming some at a school camp. Unfortunately this fictitious case study parallels many cases of children dying after eating certain foods or coming into contact with allergens. Like Marni’s, their lives could have been saved. Allergens and Food Safety features interviews and footage throughout. The program covers: what allergens are; reactions and responses; rules and regulations; the role of food manufacturers in food safety; and the role of retailers and workers in food safety. This is a comprehensive look at processes, safety issues and control measures of food allergens in the manufacture, regulation and selling of food.
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Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s is a horribly frightening and heart breaking disorder. This program explains what happens in an Alzheimer patient’s brain and some of the medical advances that have been made in treating it.
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Animation in Multimedia
The program takes students through the elements of creating a successful animation. Beginning with the various methods of creating an animation, the program then explores the stages and aspects of animations, including character development, backgrounds, adding sound and voice and the use of wire frame in 3D work. We look at the various roles in an animation team, including producers, directors, computer technicians, artists and voice actors and some applications of animation such as computer games, advertisements and film.
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Depression
This insightful look into depression discusses symptoms and explains methods of treatment, including anti-depressive medications and alternative medicines. A women suffering from depression reveals how she deals with it while leading a full and vibrant life.
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Automotive Design: CAD-CAM Case Studies
This program looks at two examples of innovative automotive design. Part one features the 2002 winner of the prestigious Pforzheim German Transportation Design Forum competition. The award-winning car design was for Aborigines living in remote rural areas. In part two we visit Drew Price Engineering, manufacturers of innovative high quality go kart products including axle components, bodywork, brake hardware and the Arrow chassis. DPE develop their products through computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-assisted machinery (CAM).