Year 10 Design and Visual Communication HALF Year (10DVCH)
10DVCH Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr K. Martin.
Pre-requisitesNo pre-requisites.
Design and Visual Communication focuses on the key areas of Architecture or Product Design, where students will explore and develop their own creative ideas. Students will develop their freehand, instrumental, and computer generated design skills to solve design problems and explore creative solutions.
Design and Visual Communication is a portfolio based subject, allowing students to understand the design process, modeled on NCEA Level 1.
Design and Visual Communication continues through Years 11, 12, and 13 as a University approved subject.
Learning Areas:
Pathway
Year 11 Design and Visual Communication (11DVC)
Architecture, Industrial Design, Engineering, Design
Career PathwaysSoftware 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
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery$30 - This covers resources and materials throughout the year to create the portfolio and model making.