Course Length: Full Year

Teacher in Charge: Seán Finan (FNN)

In this course, students will design and develop their own individual major project in the area of either spatial (architectural) design or product design.

Students will extensively explore the design process to creatively and clearly record the design development process of their chosen main project in detail. They will have the opportunity to explore creative methods of idea generation, apply research, follow an in depth design process and explore their specialty knowledge. The outcome of this major project will be developed into an exhibition that will be designed, installed and presented to an audience.

COURSE COSTS

There is a course contribution for this course of approximately $55. This will cover the cost of course material, and will be confirmed in 2026.

ACADEMIC COURSE OUTLINE

The following standards will be offered throughout this course:

Achievement Standard 91628 v3 Design and Visual Communication 3.31 - Develop a visual presentation that exhibits a design outcome to an audience

Internal Assessment, worth 6 credits

Achievement Standard 91629 v3 Design and Visual Communication 3.32 - Resolve a spatial design through graphics practice

Internal Assessment, worth 6 credits

Achievement Standard 91627 v3 Design and Visual Communication 3.30 - Initiate design ideas through exploration

External Assessment, worth 4 credits

Total credits available for this course: 16 NCEA Level 3 credits

This course is endorsable