13DVCO

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.

Total Credits Available: 22 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 18 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91627 v3
NZQA Info
Design and Visual Communication 3.30 - Initiate design ideas through exploration
4
4
4
4
4
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91628 v3
NZQA Info
Design and Visual Communication 3.31 - Develop a visual presentation that exhibits a design outcome to an audience
6
6
6
6
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91629 v3
NZQA Info
Design and Visual Communication 3.32 - Resolve a spatial design through graphics practice
6
6
6
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91630 v3
NZQA Info
Design and Visual Communication 3.33 - Resolve a product design through graphics practice
6
6
6
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 22
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

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.