Level 2 Design & Visual Communication
12DVC Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr T. Mitchell.
Recommended Prior Learning12 Level 1 NCEA Graphics credits or by negotiation with HOF
The course is structured to enable students to extend their understanding and skills in designing to specific needs and requirements in Graphics Communication from research, conceptual ideas to final solution and presentation.
There are no exams associated with this subject. All work for NCEA is either internally assessed, (teacher) or externally moderated.
Course Overview
Term 1
This term students will be designing a beach house for a specific section for their spatial design assignment.
Term 2
Students will complete architectural working drawings (house plans) of their beach house using CAD software.
They then will complete scaled 2-point perspective drawings of the house.
Term 3
Students will design a lighting feature as a product design for the house. The will use 3D modelling software to aid them and for the final presentation.
Term 4
Students will assemble their years’ work and present it in a portfolio for final marking.
Pathway
Level 3 Design & Visual Communication
Design, Architecture, Engineering, Graphic Art, Graphic Designer, Computer Graphics, Building Industry, Boat Building – Design and Construction, Landscape industry, All the Trades.
Career PathwaysBusiness Analyst, Software Developer, Statistician, Sound Technician, Civil Engineer, Aeronautical Engineer, Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Air Force Aviator, Air Force Officer, Mechanical Engineering Technician, Army Officer, Army Soldier, Insurance Loss Adjuster, Electronics Engineer, Chemical Engineer, Fashion Designer, Graphic Designer, Interior Designer, Technical Writer, Graphic Pre-press Worker, Visual Merchandiser, Game Developer, Photographer, Printer, Signmaker, User Experience Designer, Actor, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Product Assembler, Anaesthetist, Marine Biologist, Historian, Artist, Audiologist/Audiometrist, Collision Repair Technician, Automotive Electrician, Automotive Technician, Automotive Refinisher, Baker, Cafe Worker, Survey Technician, Building Surveyor, Wall and Floor Tiler, Building Insulator, Biotechnologist, Brick and Blocklayer, Property Manager, Building Contractor, Building and Construction Labourer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Surveyor, Fabrication Engineer, Cabinet Maker, Fishing Skipper, Furniture Finisher, Joiner, Arborist, Urban/Regional Planner, Stonemason, Fencer, Landscape Architect, Landscaper, Gardener, Groundsperson, Nursery Grower/Worker, Geospatial Specialist, Animator/Digital Artist, Mining Engineer, Advertising Specialist, Copywriter, Sales and Marketing Manager, Patternmaker, Architect, Architectural Technician, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Film and Video Editor, Glazier, Tailor/Dressmaker, Biomedical Engineer, Biomedical Technician, Metal Worker, Boat Builder, Naval Architect, Tattoo Artist, Print Finisher, Building and Construction Manager
Contributions and Equipment/StationeryQty OfficeMax Code Description
3 2803615 A3 Warwick 17C9U Drawing Pad Refill 110gsm
2 1022598 Staedtler Traditional Graphite 2H pencil
2 1022849 Staedtler Traditional Graphite HB pencil
2 1022563 Staedtler Traditional Graphite 2B pencil
1 2899604 30cm Clear Plastic Ruler
1 2802449 Eraser
1 12822520 A3 Art Carry Bag (recommended)
1 2855844 Circle Guide
1 2800373 Clear File A3 refillable display book