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.
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.
Total Credits Available: 17 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 13 credits.
External
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