St John’s College (Hillcrest) St John’s College (Hillcrest)

Level 3 Design & Visual Communication

13DVC
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr T. Mitchell.

Recommended Prior Learning

12 Level 2 NCEA graphics credits or by consultation with HOF


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.

Faculties:

Technology


Career Pathways

Mining Engineer, Copywriter, Aeronautical Engineer, Mechanical Engineering Technician, Business Analyst, Patternmaker, Statistician, Architect, Architectural Technician, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Electronics Engineer, Baker, Tailor/Dressmaker, Chemical Engineer, Biomedical Engineer, Boat Builder, Naval Architect, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Urban/Regional Planner, Civil Engineer, Civil Engineering Technician/Draughtsperson, Fashion Designer, Graphic Designer, Interior Designer, Telecommunications Engineer, Industrial Designer, Jeweller, Technical Writer, Graphic Pre-press Worker, Dietitian, Electrical Engineering Technician, Environmental Engineer, Florist, Game Developer, Landscape Architect, Landscaper, Scaffolder, Signmaker, User Experience Designer, Test Analyst, Network Administrator, Security Consultant, Garment Technician


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