13 Design and Visual Communication 1
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Lisa Stewart.
The areas covered in level 3 Design and Visual Communication are spatial design (architecture), product design and producing a presentation for an audience.
Throughout the year students will continue developing their creativity, learn about the practice of designing (initiating and developing ideas), make qualitative judgments (informed decisions on aesthetic and functional aspects of design), and develop a range of drawing (visual communication) skills through an activity-based project-driven approach.
The quality of assignments and course work is expected to be at a level superior to Level 2.
More complex design briefs, development, computer aided design skills, and understanding and visual communication skills will be required as well as a wider range of modes and media application.
The internally assessed briefs will be used as part of the evidence for externally assessed work to be sent away for marking.
It is also possible to enter into Scholarship Visual Communication through this course.
Design and Visual Communication leads to design courses offered throughout most tertiary institutions and universities. Career pathways can lead into architecture, draughting, product design, fashion, furniture design and much more. Design and Visual Communication is also a useful subject for students considering a career in the building or engineering industries.
Prerequisites
At least 15 credits in Level 2 Design and Visual Communication (12VC1)
OR HoD approval.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
*13VC1* - Supplementary costs: Approx $70
Pathway
Design and Visual Communication leads to design courses offered throughout most tertiary institutions and universities. Career pathways can lead into architecture, draughting, product design, fashion, furniture design and much more. Design and Visual Communication is also a useful subject for students considering a career in the building or engineering industries.
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.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
Total Credits Available: 22 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 18 credits.
External
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 1
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 1
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 3
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 10
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 22
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.
Pathway Tags
Animator/Digital Artist, Advertising Specialist, Patternmaker, Architect, Architectural Technician, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Artist, Tailor/Dressmaker, Naval Architect, Tattoo Artist, Print Finisher, Textile Process Operator, Urban/Regional Planner, Civil Engineering Technician/Draughtsperson, Fashion Designer, Graphic Designer, Interior Designer, Painter and Decorator, Industrial Designer, Jeweller, Make-up Artist, Graphic Pre-press Worker, Visual Merchandiser, Exhibition and Collections Technician, Media Producer, Lighting Technician, Game Developer, Landscape Architect, Landscaper, Photographer, Signmaker, User Experience Designer,