Level 3 Design & Visual Communication
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr T. Mitchell.
The emphasis of this course is on the individual solution of product and system design problems covering such areas as Architectural and Environmental, Engineering and Technology, Media and Technical Illustrations.
There are no exams associated with this subject. All work for NCEA is either internally assessed (teacher) or externally moderated.
Course Overview
Term 1
Students will be designing a performance area for a specified location as a special design assignment.
Term 2
Students will complete the design assignment and then complete architectural working drawings using CAD.
Term 3
Students will complete a product design of their choice that will meet the needs and/or wants of a specified client.
Term 4
Students will assemble their years’ work and present it in a portfolio for final marking.
Recommended Prior Learning
12 Level 2 NCEA graphics credits or by consultation with HOF
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Year Thirteen DVC Stationery List
Qty OfficeMax Code Description
3 2803615 A3 Warwick 17C9U Drawing Pad Refill 110gsm
2 1022598 Staedtler Traditional Graphite 2H pencil
1 1022849 Staedtler Traditional Graphite HB pencil
1 1022563 Staedtler Traditional Graphite 2B pencil
1 2899604 30cm Clear Plastic Ruler
1 2802449 Eraser
1 12822520 A3 Art Carry Bag (recommended)
1 2800373 Clear File A3 refillable display book
Pathway
Design, Architecture, Engineering, Graphic Art, Graphic Designer, Computer Graphics, Building Industry, Boat Building – Design and Construction, Landscape industry, All the Trades.
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.
External
NZQA Info
Design and Visual Communication 3.32 - Resolve a spatial design through graphics practice
Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 8
NZQA Info
Design and Visual Communication 3.33 - Resolve a product design through graphics practice
Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 10
NZQA Info
Design and Visual Communication 3.34 - Produce working drawings to communicate production details for a complex design
Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 10
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 18
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.