Teacher in Charge: Ms S. Wensor.
Who would be interested in this course?Any student with an interest in drawing and design.
This course will introduce students to the skills and practices used in the design of products and architectural spaces. The main focus will be on communication through freehand sketching. In addition, a broad range of other visual techniques will be explored. These include: CAD modeling, physical modeling and hand rendering. This course uses a mix of project based work and structured exercises to facilitate student learning and skill development.
A study of Design and Visual Communication can lead to a wide range of career paths including architecture, product design, game development and interior design.
Year 10 Options, Year 10 Technologies, Technologies
Year 11 Technology - Design and Visual Communication
Career PathwaysAnimator/Digital Artist, Architect, Architectural Technician, Artist, Building and Construction Manager, Urban/Regional Planner, Civil Engineer, Civil Engineering Technician/Draughtsperson, Graphic Designer, Interior Designer, Environmental Engineer, Landscape Architect
Contributions and Equipment/StationeryA4 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.