Level 2 Design and Visual Communication
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms S. Wensor.
This comprehensive design course will expose students to both architectural and product design practice. This will include the study of design styles and eras. Students will complete a design project compiling of a combination of sketching techniques, computer aided design skills and effective communication using design language. In addition, students will learn how to produce production drawings in line with industry practice.
A study of design and visual communication opens the way to a wide variety of careers and interests. The 2DVC achievement standards provide sector related credits for construction and infrastructure, manufacturing and technology and creative industries. Careers in these industries include: Architect, carpenter, quantity surveyor, engineer, artist, media designer and advertising manager.
Who would be interested in this course?
Any student with an interest in drawing and design.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
A4 Visual diary
3xHB pencil
3x 2B pencil
Eraser
Pencil sharpener
Black fine liner pen .3mm
These can be purchased online through the school stationery shop as a DVC student pack.
Pathway
Assessment Information
Work for the External Standard will be completed and submitted in Term 3.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.
External
NZQA Info
Design and Visual Communication 2.31 - Produce working drawings to communicate technical details of a design
Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 1
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Design and Visual Communication 2.32 - Produce instrumental perspective projection drawings to communicate design ideas
Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 1
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Design and Visual Communication 2.33 - Use the characteristics of a design movement or era to inform own design ideas
Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 2
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Design and Visual Communication 2.35 - Develop a product design through graphics practice
Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 9