2DVC - Level 2 Design & Visual Communication
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr S. Maitland.
Students will develop their skills in design, sketching and instrumental drawing, model making, computer aided drawing and graphic communication in response to spatial and product design assignments. A handy course that will give you valuable skills, knowledge and design experience for any creative industries tertiary course.
Recommended Prior Learning
At least 10 Level 1 credits in Design and Visual Communication or Product Design.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
A Stationary pack is available from Gordon Harris (via the school stationary list).
Pathway
Assessment Information
This course is assessed using a mixture of internal assessments and an externally assessed portfolio. Not all assessments will be used, but a selection that will reflect the learning and students interests.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.
External
NZQA Info
Design and Visual Communication 2.30 - Use visual communication techniques to generate design ideas
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Design and Visual Communication 2.31 - Produce working drawings to communicate technical details of a design
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Design and Visual Communication 2.34 - Develop a spatial design through graphics practice
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Design and Visual Communication 2.35 - Develop a product design through graphics practice
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Design and Visual Communication 2.36 - Use visual communication techniques to compose a presentation of a design
Pathway Tags
Industrial Designer, Engineering Machinist, Plastics Technician, User Experience Designer, Architect, Architectural Technician, Interior Designer, Landscape Architect, Software Developer, Boat Builder, Naval Architect, Surveyor, Urban/Regional Planner, Civil Engineer, Civil Engineering Technician/Draughtsperson, Conservator, Quantity Surveyor, Systems Administrator, Information Technology Architect, Landscaper, Project Manager, Roofer, Network Administrator,