Year 11 Design and Visual Communication (11DVC)
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr K. Martin.
Year 11 Design and Visual Communication explores a variety of communication techniques in relation to an Architectural and Product Design brief. Students will develop an understanding of freehand drawing, rendering, and computer-aided design techniques, to explore creative outcomes.
Students will create conceptual design in response to a given brief, exploring aesthetic and functional characteristics of a design heritage. Building up an understanding of a variety of key attributes within product design and spatial design briefs are key for the progression towards level 2 and level 3 Design and Visual Communication.
Pre-requisites
No pre-requisites.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
$50 - This covers resources and materials throughout the year to create the portfolio, model making, and a presentation at the end of the year.
Pathway
Architecture, Industrial Design, Engineering, Design
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 1.1 - Generate product or spatial design ideas using visual communication techniques in response to design influences
NZQA Info
Design and Visual Communication 1.2 - Use representation techniques to visually communicate own product or spatial design outcome
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Design and Visual Communication 1.3 - Develop product or spatial design ideas informed by the consideration of people
Pathway Tags
Software Developer, Architect, Architectural Technician, Boat Builder, Naval Architect, Surveyor, Urban/Regional Planner, Civil Engineer, Civil Engineering Technician/Draughtsperson, Interior Designer, Industrial Designer, Conservator, Quantity Surveyor, Systems Administrator, Information Technology Architect, Landscape Architect, Landscaper, Project Manager, Roofer, Network Administrator,
Disclaimer
Owing to teachers responding to individual students' needs, courses and NCEA standards taught in a subject maybe different to those displayed.