12DVCO

Level 2 Design and Visual Communication

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms S. Thomas.

Design and Visual Communication is a drawing and design course tailored to themes relevant and engaging for students in this age group. It guides students through the entire design process, from conceptualization and idea refinement to the formal presentation of design solutions in detailed drawings and 3D models.

Throughout the course, students develop their presentation skills and learn to make informed decisions through the evaluation of ideas. 

By the end of the course, students will have honed their ability to create and present innovative design solutions effectively.

Recommended Prior Learning

Reasonable success in Level 1 Design and Visual communication or with approval from the HOD, students with Level 1 Art credits may gain entry.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Approximately $50.00 for Design and Visual communication Pack (if not purchased in Year 10).
Approximately $30.00 consumables.
We are grateful to families making voluntary payments to assist with course specific costs.

Pathway

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 16 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 3 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 13 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91337 v3
NZQA Info
Design and Visual Communication 2.30 - Use visual communication techniques to generate design ideas
4
4
4
4
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91340 v4
NZQA Info
Design and Visual Communication 2.33 - Use the characteristics of a design movement or era to inform own design ideas
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91341 v4
NZQA Info
Design and Visual Communication 2.34 - Develop a spatial design through graphics practice
3
3
3
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91343 v4
NZQA Info
Design and Visual Communication 2.36 - Use visual communication techniques to compose a presentation of a design
3
3
3
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 16
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0