Level 1 Design and Materials Technology
Option Description
Design and Visual Communication (DVC) is where students learn about design, develop their practice of designing, and develop their design thinking in the context of spatial and product design. Design thinking is explored and expressed through visual communication and is informed by design heritage. Students conceptualise and develop potential design ideas in response to a brief. Sketching, digital modes, and other modelling techniques are used to effectively communicate and present design ideas.
Recommended Prior Learning
Open entry
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This option is eligible for course endorsement.
This option is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Design and Visual Communication 1.1 - Generate product or spatial design ideas using visual communication techniques in response to design influences
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Design and Visual Communication 1.2 - Use representation techniques to visually communicate own product or spatial design outcome
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Design and Visual Communication 1.3 - Develop product or spatial design ideas informed by the consideration of people
Pathway Tags
Architect, Architectural Technician, Surveyor, Urban/Regional Planner, Civil Engineer, Civil Engineering Technician/Draughtsperson, Interior Designer, Industrial Designer, Conservator, Quantity Surveyor, Landscape Architect, Landscaper, Project Manager, Boat Builder, Naval Architect, Fabrication Engineer, Building Contractor, Building and Construction Manager, Cabinet Maker, Carpenter, Coachbuilder/Trimmer, Furniture Finisher, Joiner,
Disclaimer
NCEA Levels 1, 2 & 3 courses will be made up of a selection of the stated standards. This will happen at the beginning of the year with the assigned teacher.