Howick College Howick College

Year 9 Design and Visual Communication (1 Term) (9DVC)

9DVC
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr K. Martin.

Pre-requisites

No pre-requisites.


Design and Visual Communication begins to focus on the key areas of Product Design and Architecture, where students begin to learn drawing techniques to develop creative ideas.

Students will develop an understanding of freehand, instrumental, and computer generated design skills to develop creative ideas.


Learning Areas:

Technology


Pathway

Year 10 Design and Visual Communication HALF Year (10DVCH)

Architecture, Industrial Design, Engineering, Design

Career Pathways

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

$25 - This covers resources and materials throughout the year to create the portfolio of work.


Disclaimer

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