NCEA Level 2 Design and Visual Communication
12DVC Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr R. Forrest
This course is intended for students interested in design as a means to develop their own visual communication skills or as an intended career pathway. The course is a progression from Level 1 and extends student learning through the introduction of different media design and communication skills. Students will further develop their skill in computer aided design (CAD) and image enhancement technologies. Learning will be directed at three main areas throughout the year:
- Visual Communication and Design
- Spatial Design (Environmental/Architectural)
- Product Design (Engineering, Robotics)
The course is a full achievement standards course with students assessed using four achievement standards one of which will be chosen depending on student interest. (Architecture or Product Design). Additionally one unit standard is available for students with a specific interest in computer aided design.
Pathway
NCEA Level 3 Design and Visual Communication
Contributions and Equipment/StationeryA3 visual diary, A3 Clearfile
Students must supply their own rendering materials (pencils, colouring pencils marker pens) as well as a compass.
It is recommended that students pay the subject charge $25. This covers the cost of all take home materials used in this course (Limited 3D printing, laser cutting, CNC milling for the production of prototypes) and any colour printing costs.
Optional standards are available. 91341, 91342, 2433
Recommended Prior Learning
It is preferable that a student has taken this subject in Years 10 and 11.
Credit Information
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
| Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. 2433 v8 Produce engineering component drawings using CAD software | 2 |
I |
6 |
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| A.S. 91337 v3 Design and Visual Communication 2.30 - Use visual communication techniques to generate design ideas | 2 |
E |
3 |
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A.S. 91338 v3
Design and Visual Communication 2.31 - Produce working drawings to communicate technical details of a design
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2 |
E |
4 |
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A.S. 91339 v3
Design and Visual Communication 2.32 - Produce instrumental perspective projection drawings to communicate design ideas
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2 |
E |
3 |
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A.S. 91340 v4
Design and Visual Communication 2.33 - Use the characteristics of a design movement or era to inform own design ideas
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2 |
I |
3 |
Y |
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A.S. 91341 v4
Design and Visual Communication 2.34 - Develop a spatial design through graphics practice
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2 |
I |
6 |
Y |
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A.S. 91342 v4
Design and Visual Communication 2.35 - Develop a product design through graphics practice
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2 |
I |
6 |
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Total Credits |
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Total Credits Available: 31 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 21 credits.
Architect, Photojournalist, Graphic designer, Creative Director, Print Production Artist, Art Director, Web Designer, Desktop Publisher, Web Programmer, Web Developer, Marketing Designer, Marketing Director, Illustrator, Communications Manager, Visual Artist, Film Producer, Video Maker, Product Designer, Landscape Architect, Interior Architect, Engineering Draughting
Disclaimer
POLICY
It is the policy of Taupo-nui-a-Tia College to have school-wide policies that inform parents and students of the criteria for administering all Assessments for National Qualifications.
Credits listed may change.