12DVC - Design and Visual Communication NCEA Level 2
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms K. Lee, Mr D. Jenkins.
12DVC - Design and Visual Communication NCEA Level 2
Aims of the Course:
In Design and Visual Communication Level 2, the students will develop their ability to communicate visually while solving design issues through product and spatial design projects. Students will extend their knowledge of aesthetic and functional design principles by investigating historical design movements and integrating elements from these into their work. Students will learn how to promote their ideas and produce a presentation of their design briefs as a final display. The course allows students to gain an appreciation of the importance of design in improving the quality of people’s lives.
Topics:
Product design
Incorporate design movement or era to inform design ideas for product design
Spatial design
Develop design ideas for a spatial design
Presentation
Use visual communication techniques to present a final design
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
Total Credits Available: 22 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 3 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 19 credits.
External
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Disclaimer
Every effort will be made to give students their preferred choice in subjects. However, all courses are subject to availibility of staff and student numbers.