13DVC

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.

Total Credits Available: 16
Internal Assessed Credits: 12
External Assessed Credits: 4
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91627 v3
NZQA Info

Design and Visual Communication 3.30 - Initiate design ideas through exploration


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91629 v3
NZQA Info

Design and Visual Communication 3.32 - Resolve a spatial design through graphics practice


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91630 v3
NZQA Info

Design and Visual Communication 3.33 - Resolve a product design through graphics practice


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 16
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

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.