Year 11 Design and Visual Communication

Year 11 marks students’ first year of NCEA assessment, where they produce evidence of their ability to develop and communicate design ideas through a structured design process. Students work on more complex, real-world design scenarios that require deeper consideration of cultural, environmental, and functional factors. They learn to research, ideate, develop, and visually communicate design outcomes with increasing independence and sophistication.

At this level, students enhance their ability to interpret briefs, present design ideas in compelling ways, and reflect critically on their work. The transferable skills they build, are design thinking, creative problem-solving, project management, and communication, are valuable assets for any academic or professional future, laying strong foundations for success in both design-related and non-design fields.