L3 Design and Visual Communication
Course Description
Students will be two design brief, one based on spatial/architectural design and the other on product design. They will produce portfolios for both that will involve researching the design brief, exploring alternatives, and refining a chosen design through to a final solution according to the specifications of the brief.
One of the most exciting aspects of this course is that you will be given the opportunity to negotiate your own brief, adapting the situation and specifications to suit your own interests. The focus is on resolving the design brief so that it is ready for production and enter the market.
The skills students are going to develop are freehand sketching, ideation, competency using the design process, and Computer Aided Design. Level 3 Design and Visual Communication requires thorough written analysis, evaluation and justification throughout each portfolio.
Recommended Prior Learning
Year 12 DVC
Achieved in either AS91340 (DVC 2.33) Develop a spatial design though graphics practice, or AS91342 (DVC 2.35) Develop a product design though graphics practice.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Students taking this course will be required to pay the course fee of $30.
Description | Type | Value |
---|---|---|
Design and Visual Communication Course Fee | Non-Voluntary | $30.00 |
$30.00 |
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 3.30 - Initiate design ideas through exploration
NZQA Info
Design and Visual Communication 3.32 - Resolve a spatial design through graphics practice
NZQA Info
Design and Visual Communication 3.33 - Resolve a product design through graphics practice
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 16
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.
Disclaimer
All internal/external credits may change without notice.
Any required costs and/or equipment may change without notice.