Level 2 Design and Visual Communication
12DVCO Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr G. Newby
Design and Visual communication is a course in drawing and design which focuses on design themes that are relevant and of interest to the age group. It takes students through from conceptualization and ideas refinement to the formal presentation of design solutions in the form of detailed drawings and 3D models. Presentation skills are developed and through evaluation of ideas students learn to make informed decisions. This year level will be mainly freehand visual designers with spacial design outcomes.
Pathway
Level 3 Art Design, Level 3 Art History, Level 3 Art Painting, Level 3 Art Photography, Level 3 Design and Visual Communication
Contributions and Equipment/StationeryApproximately $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.
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.
Credit Information
| Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.S. 91337 v3 Design and Visual Communication 2.30 - Use visual communication techniques to generate design ideas | 2 |
E |
3 |
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| A.S. 91340 v4 Design and Visual Communication 2.33 - Use the characteristics of a design movement or era to inform own design ideas | 2 |
I |
3 |
Y |
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| A.S. 91341 v4 Design and Visual Communication 2.34 - Develop a spatial design through graphics practice | 2 |
I |
6 |
Y |
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| A.S. 91343 v4 Design and Visual Communication 2.36 - Use visual communication techniques to compose a presentation of a design | 2 |
I |
4 |
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Total Credits |
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Total Credits Available: 16 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 3 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 13 credits.