DVC1

DVC Level 1

Although next year timetables are yet to be finalised, course selection is now finished. Any changes to student courses will now take place in January.

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs C. Wigley.

In Year 11 Design and Visual Communication, students will engage in the design process, focusing on spatial and product design. The course emphasizes creativity, innovation, and environmental considerations, and will help develop  an understanding of cultural contexts, including Te Ao Māori and Mātauranga Māori, within their design work.

Students will work on projects that involve designing a Tiny House and innovative furniture, honing skills in various representation techniques. This will include sketching, computer-aided design (CAD), and model making. Students have the flexibility to choose and focus on one or more visual communication techniques throughout their projects.

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 15
Internal Assessed Credits: 10
External Assessed Credits: 5
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 92000 v2
NZQA Info

Design and Visual Communication 1.1 - Generate product or spatial design ideas using visual communication techniques in response to design influences


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92001 v3
NZQA Info

Design and Visual Communication 1.2 - Use representation techniques to visually communicate own product or spatial design outcome


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92003 v3
NZQA Info

Design and Visual Communication 1.4 - Use instrumental drawing techniques to communicate own product or spatial design outcome


Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 15
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0