Year 12 Design & Visual Communication
12DVC Subject DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Ms M. Thomson.
Recommended Prior LearningLevel 1 DVC or entry at Teacher’s discretion.
Level 2 DVC students draw inspiration from design history/ whakapapa through the study of architecture, interior and landscape design. There is a focus on divergent and convergent thinking skills in the exploration of aesthetic and functional aspects of design. The extension of visual communication techniques is also important with outcomes being presented through a variety of media including CAD.
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Pathway
Year 13 Design & Visual Communication
Career PathwaysAnimator/Digital Artist, Mining Engineer, Diversional and Recreational Therapist, Advertising Specialist, Copywriter, Sales and Marketing Manager, Aeronautical Engineer, Mechanical Engineering Technician, Business Analyst, Patternmaker, Statistician, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Artist, Film and Video Editor, Sound Technician, Electronics Engineer, Fashion Designer, Graphic Designer, Communications Professional, Pharmacy Technician, Jeweller, Technical Writer, Editor, 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/StationeryA DVC materials pack is available from Gordon Harris