Year 11 Design & Visual Communication
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms M. Thomson.
The study of Design & Visual Communication enables students to generate and communicate ideas for design outcomes. It provides students with skills to interpret and be inspired by architecture and product design heritage/ whakapapa. The projects at Level 1 focus on the development of skills such as sketching, rendering and 3D modelling. This portfolio-based subject suits students who are creative, who have an interest in addressing people’s needs and for the technical challenges that are involved in design.
Recommended Prior Learning
Year 10 DVC is recommended or entry at Teacher’s discretion.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
A DVC materials pack is available from Gordon Harris
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
Total Credits Available: 15 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 5 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
External
NZQA Info
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