Howick College Howick College

Year 13 Design and Visual Communication (13DVC)

13DVC
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr K. Martin.

Pre-requisites

Level 2 DVC with an achievement of 12 or more credits or approval by the HOD.


Year 13 Design and Visual Communication is a passion project, where students will explore themselves and design through either Spatial or Product Design in something they are interested in. Students will Research, explore and develop their designs to a final resolved outcome and exhibit these final designs to an audience. Exploration of students passion and interest is important, as this is the stepping stone to tertiary study.


Learning Areas:

Technology


Assessment Information

Students will pick between Spatial Design and Product Design, totaling a maximum of 22 credits.

Career Pathways

Exhibition and Collections Technician, Engineering Machinist, Plastics Technician, User Experience Designer, 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


Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

$70 - This covers resources and materials throughout the year to create the portfolio, model making, and a presentation at the end of the year.


Disclaimer

Owing to teachers responding to individual students' needs, courses and NCEA standards taught in a subject maybe different to those displayed.