Sensory analysis and testing is a vital part of creating a successful food product. But what is actually involved in it? Filmed within a school and with input from a senior food technology examiner, this program shows how to select and use appropriate sensory analysis techniques during various stages of the design process. It shows how to set up fair and effective tests and specifies how to record results in a way which can be easily analyzed, encouraging students to create a detailed solution which meets the design specification and the needs of their target market.
Producers: VEA Group Pty Ltd
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Sustainable Food Product Design
Sustainable product design is the major focus of food producers across the world, as we head towards the limit of the amount of food we can produce with no slowing of our population. In this program we get to meet the producers who are dedicated to providing the best for consumers and the environment both now and in the future. This film takes students on a journey looking at each stage of the design process, identifying some of the key elements that have to be considered when looking at sustainable product design. The program also features examples of completed controlled assessment projects which demonstrate an understanding of a number of sustainability issues.
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Frantic Assembly – A Guide to Devising
“From humble beginnings, Frantic Assembly has emerged as one of the boldest and brightest stars in the theatrical firmament. Given unique insight into the devising process from ‘first thoughts to first night’ this lively and engaging film celebrates Frantic Assembly’s approach to production and offers in-depth interviews and practical demonstrations that will excite facilitators and inspire students as they begin their own ‘devising’ journey.”
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Gakusei Seikatsu!
Meet Yui and Yayoi – two Japanese teenage students who tell us all about student life in Japan. We learn about their school and the subjects they study; what they do in their spare time; what they eat; and about their families and friends. The girls also take us step by step through preparing and cooking okonomiyaki (Japanese pancakes), and the correct way to use chopsticks. This Australian-made, curriculum fit program is spoken entirely in Japanese and provides exposure to Japanese native speakers as well as cultural aspects of life in Japan. It is an excellent learning resource and is particularly helpful in aiding the development of vocabulary and grammar.
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Griffiths: Cognitive Bias & Gambling
‘Pokies’ are now a part of community life. They create an addictive stream of money for governments, but can also wreak havoc within communities, families and individuals. In this program, Mark Griffiths, international renown gambling and gaming expert talks about his case study ‘The Role of Cognitive Bias and Skill in Fruit Machine Gambling’, discussing the origins, aims and methodology of his study, as well as his findings and the implications of his findings for cognitive psychology and understanding gambling addiction and rehabilitation. This is a thought-provoking examination of one of modern society’s most complex ills.
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Homophobia
Homophobia is not only ugly, it is stupid. Yet it’s still very prevalent in today’s society, with the majority of teachers reporting that young people currently experience some form of homophobic harassment in their schools, regardless of their sexual orientation. This revealing program includes honest and heartfelt interviews from young people, psychologists, members of the gay, lesbian and transgender communities, teachers, anti-homophobic organizations and politicians, as they explore what can be done to minimize homophobia and its damaging effects. With some strong images, this balanced production outlines some of positive ways to combat this major social issue.
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Industrial Ingredients
This informative program details industrial ingredients that are not used in domestic cooking and the functional roles they play in the context of meeting consumer requirements and the demands of mass processing. This program examines food additives and the laws that govern their use, health-promoting ingredients, processing aids and current trends and issues within the food industry. Sustainability is discussed, whilst key terminology is defined, including: ‘Smart’, ‘Novel’ and ‘Nutraceutical’. This is a fascinating look at mass food production and what governs this growing industry in a straightforward format that allows viewers to glimpse into some of the world’s biggest production companies.
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La Mode et La Cuisine
Students of the French language are always interested in their fashion and cuisine. Perhaps no other two facets of French culture are more synonymous with the nation’s fame and greatness than the food and fashion industry, with the French being known as trendsetters of style, in clothing and cuisine for centuries. This Australian-made, curriculum fit program will enable you to bring French fashion and food into your classroom and add another dimension to the topic. In two distinct parts, it provides an engaging overview of French fashion and cuisine over the centuries, giving students a new perspective and appreciation of their cultural implications.
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Maguire: Navigation & the Human Brain
Ever arrived home with almost no recollection of how you got there? Quite often we find our way around our planet with astonishing ease, almost not conscious about how we do it. The human mind is an incredible tool for navigation but how does it actually work? In this excellent program, psychologist Dr. Eleanor Maguire discusses her seminal study ‘Navigation-Related Structural Changes in the Hippocampus of Taxi Drivers’, looking at its context and aims, groundbreaking methods, surprising findings and what they suggest about navigation, memory and the plasticity of the human brain. This DVD includes navigation footage and original scans from the study.
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Mining: From Exploration to Rehabilitation
Starting with a brief historical overview of mining, this comprehensive program takes us out of the classroom, into the field, and down the mines. We visit Victoria’s Stawell gold mine and meet experts from Rio Tinto, experiencing first-hand the processes and technology involved in modern mining operations. Following the mineral exploration flow chart, we discover how mining companies search for mineral deposits, explore the four most common types of modern mining operations, and explain of the froth flotation method of separating minerals from gangue. Finally, we examine the all-important process of land rehabilitation after the mine has closed.