Design & Visual Comm Level 2
Option Description
Teacher in Charge:
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
Level 1 Design and Visual Communication, Construction Technology, Visual Art, Digital Technologies or Science
Pathway
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.
Total Credits Available: 16 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 3 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 13 credits.
External
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
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Pathway Tags
Architect, Architectural Technician, Boat Builder, Naval Architect, Fabrication Engineer, Building Contractor, Building and Construction Manager, Cabinet Maker, Surveyor, Carpenter, Urban/Regional Planner, Civil Engineer, Civil Engineering Technician/Draughtsperson, Coachbuilder/Trimmer, Interior Designer, Industrial Designer, Conservator, Quantity Surveyor, Furniture Finisher, Landscape Architect, Landscaper, Joiner, Project Manager,
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.