Lynfield College Lynfield College

Level 3 Design and Visual Communication

3DVC
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms S. Wensor.

Who would be interested in this course?

Students who previously studied 2DVC.  Achieved grades in AS91338 and AS91341 from the Level 2 DVC course is preferred. Alternatively, by HOD approval.




This comprehensive design course will expose students to both architectural and product design practice. The course is designed to progress students in their creative industries career pathways, but will also benefit students interested in other pathways such as manufacturing and technology and construction and infrastructure. At the end of Term 3, students will exhibit their design work. 

This course provides the opportunity for students to work towards scholarship. In addition, students will also have the opportunity to create a set of working drawings of their design in line with industry practice.

A study of Design and Visual Communication at Level 3 will contribute to awards in creative industries, construction and infrastructure and manufacturing and technology vocational pathways. Careers in these sectors include: Architect, carpenter, quantity surveyor, engineer, artist, media designer and advertising manager among many others. In this course students will be  assisted in producing their portfolios for tertiary design courses.




Faculties:

Technologies


Career Pathways

Naval Architect, Tattoo Artist, Urban/Regional Planner, Civil Engineer, Civil Engineering Technician/Draughtsperson, Graphic Designer, Interior Designer, Industrial Designer, Environmental Engineer, Architect, Architectural Technician, Landscape Architect



			
					
					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.