Level 3 Design and Visual Communication
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms S. Thomas.
Design and Visual Communication is a drawing and design course that focuses on themes relevant and engaging to the age group. It guides students from conceptualisation and idea refinement to the formal presentation of design solutions through detailed drawings and 3D models.
Students will develop professional presentation skills and learn to make informed decisions through the evaluation of ideas. They will have the option to specialise in either spatial design or product design standards, with the possibility of pursuing both in exceptional circumstances.
At this level, students can choose their preferred visual communication mode, whether freehand, digital, instrumental, or a combination of all three. This flexibility allows them to produce outcomes in the way they are most comfortable and effective.
Recommended Prior Learning
Reasonable success in Level 2 Design and Visual Communication or with approval from the HOD. Students with Level 2 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.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Design and Visual Communication 3.30 - Initiate design ideas through exploration
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Design and Visual Communication 3.31 - Develop a visual presentation that exhibits a design outcome to an audience
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Design and Visual Communication 3.32 - Resolve a spatial design through graphics practice
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Design and Visual Communication 3.33 - Resolve a product design through graphics practice
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 22
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.