6DVC

Year 11 6DVC – Design & Visual Communication (NCEA L1)

Course Option Description

Head of Learning Area (HOLA): Ms G. Small.

Why this course:    

Design & Visual Communication focuses on real life problem solving. It also has a strong emphasis on high quality presentation. This course should appeal to students who are able to create innovative solutions to problems and present them in a visually appealing way. These skills can be transferred to a wide range of future study and career pathways.

Course information:    

Design & Visual Communication involves the visual communication of the solutions to design problems through application of the design process. Level 1 concentrates on specific skills required throughout this process. These skills are introduced through a series of short design brief tasks which are then submitted for internal assessment. The external aspect of the course involves presenting a portfolio of evidence across a variety of freehand and instrumental drawing skills. These external standards are carried out throughout the internal projects.

This course leads to:    Level 2 Design and Visual Communication (7DVC).


Prerequisites

Completion of at least one semester of Junior Design & Visual Communication (Graphics) is recommended but not compulsory.

Equipment and Stationery

Students are required to have their own folder and drawing equipment which should last throughout the student’s school Design & Visual Communication career.
Students will be given a pack with basic equipment.

Pathway

Assessment Information

This course is assessed using Achievement and/or Unit Standards. Please note exact standards are subject to change and individual assessment programmes may be provided in consultation with student and teacher.

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 92000 v2
NZQA Info
Design and Visual Communication 1.1 - Generate product or spatial design ideas using visual communication techniques in response to design influences
5
5
5
5
5
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92001 v3
NZQA Info
Design and Visual Communication 1.2 - Use representation techniques to visually communicate own product or spatial design outcome
5
5
5
5
5
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92002 v3
NZQA Info
Design and Visual Communication 1.3 - Develop product or spatial design ideas informed by the consideration of people
5
5
5
5
5
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92003 v3
NZQA Info
Design and Visual Communication 1.4 - Use instrumental drawing techniques to communicate own product or spatial design outcome
5
5
5
5
5
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0