This course requires 2 options.
Level 1 Design and Visual Communication
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs J. Johnston.
Level One Design and Visual Communication students develop a range of skills over the course of the year through a range of Product and Spatial design, using Visual Communication to address how design ideas and outcomes are appropriately presented to a viewer. Akonga with be required to engage with Te Ao Maori principles and knowledge, implementing these within project outcomes. Product design focuses on the development of tangible items that have a specific function within people's everyday lives. Spatial design is about the designing of three-dimensional spaces in terms of how they are experienced, occupied, or used by people.
Skills covered in this course:
- Design Thinking (creative and critical thinking)
- Problem Solving
- Sketching
- CAD modeling
- Rendering with markers
- Photo rendering
- Presentation
- Drawing Board skills
- Design Heritage
Students work is assessed in two internal standards, and an external portfolio at the end of the year.
Taking CAD elective along side DVC is a great way to advance skills for a range of standards. This course is also complementary to Design Technology.
Any inquiries contact Mrs Johnston
Recommended Prior Learning
It is recommended students have taken 10DVC or DAB to give them a supporting start in the skills required.
Approximate Costs and Equipment/Stationery
Cost $20 for presentation boards, specialised drawing paper/card
Equipment required for this course: A3 drawing folder, 30/60 and 45 degree set squares, compass, colour pencils, scale ruler, eraser, eraser shield, 2H pencils.
An equipment folder that includes all of these items can be purchased through school at a cost of $40.
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
Total Credits Available: 15 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 5 credits.
External
NZQA Info
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