Year 12 7DVC – Design & Visual Communication (NCEA L2)
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 and Visual Communication involves the presentation of solutions to design problems through application of the design process. At Level 2, this focuses on two specialist areas of design which include architecture, interior and landscape design, and product design which includes both graphic products and general product/engineering design. In addition, students learn advanced 2D and 3D drawing skills and CAD. The external aspect of this course focuses on the communication of design ideas and technical drawing.
This course leads to:
Level 3 Design and Visual Communication (8DVC).
Prerequisites
Level 1 Design and Visual Communication (6DVC) with a minimum of 10 credits, including at least 5 at Merit level, or at the discretion of the HoLA.
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.
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.
External
NZQA Info
Design and Visual Communication 2.30 - Use visual communication techniques to generate design ideas
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Design and Visual Communication 2.33 - Use the characteristics of a design movement or era to inform own design ideas
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Design and Visual Communication 2.34 - Develop a spatial design through graphics practice
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Design and Visual Communication 2.35 - Develop a product design through graphics practice