Year 11 DVC (Level 1)
(graphics as per school point)
Level 1 DVC aims to introduce students to the foundations of product design, engineering and architecture.
Level 1 DVC This is a design-based course that teaches students how to develop an understanding of Design and Visual Communications through exploring and presenting design ideas across a range of different contexts. It allows them to develop freehand and instrumental drawing skills, rendering techniques, and ways to enhance the presentation of their design ideas.
Throughout the year students will undertake design tasks that require them to use specific design-based tools and language including researching existing products and the designers behind them. Students will develop an understanding of design elements and how designers apply these to their work. The course places an emphasis on enhancing students’ visual literacy and inspiring a passion for the world of design. Students will produce a portfolio of their own design.
At the end of this course, students will embark on levels 2 and 3 DVC.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
Total Credits Available: 9 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: -
Internally Assessed Credits: 9 credits.
A.S. 91066 v4 O O O
Design and Visual Communication 1.33 - Use rendering techniques to communicate the form of design ideas - Internal : 3
A.S. 91067 v5 O O
Design and Visual Communication 1.34 - Use the work of an influential designer to inform design ideas - Internal : 3
A.S. 91068 v5 O O O
Design and Visual Communication 1.35 - Undertake development of design ideas through graphics practice - Internal : 6
Study focused on the Construction and Infrastructure pathway could lead to the following types of roles.
Construction:
Labouring, building, demolition, electrical, excavation, concreting, landscape architect, interior designer, carpentry, plastering, painting, decorating, joinery, flooring, scaffolding, roofing, tiling, glazing, glass processing, brick-laying, plumbing, gas fitting, drain laying, drafting plans, quantity surveying, engineering, installing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, providing products or services to the industry.
Infrastructure:
Laying pipes, laying drains, road building and repair, building dams, wharves, airport runways, building and maintaining telecommunication and electricity networks.anufacturing Technology
Manufacturing and Technology pathway.
Manufacturing:
Assembler, appliance servicing, butcher, baker, designer, electrician, electrotechnology, engineer, supporting the engineering industry, industrial measurement or control, fixing machines, fabrication, fitter, inventory, logistics, machine operator, making, erecting, and rigging steel, meat inspection, packing, processing, production planner, production manager, purchaser, quality control, shipping and receiving, testing, warehouse stock controller.
Technology:
Biotechnologist, designer, food technologist, telecommunications technician, production technologist, medical technologist.
Creative Industries
In the Creative Industries, some employment is available through arts organisations that develop and provide regular or one-off events, seasons of work, tours, and festivals.
You may be self employed with several jobs on the go at the same time. Along with your own creative activities, these make up your income. On the other hand, you could be working in a small business as an employee, or on a short term contract.
Examples of jobs include:
actor, musician, singer, dancer, film maker, photographer, technician ,writer, composer, editor, stylist ,curator, exhibition manager ,designer, including graphic, animation, and CGI, computer gaming, architecture, costume, stage and set, lighting and sound, advertising and branding, industrial, interior, and fashion ,technician, including sound, lighting, props, stage and set, makeup ,visual artist, sculptor ,ngā toi and pasifika practitioner, kaiako, kaiāwhina ,director, producer, content manager, publisher, event co-ordinator, arts business manager (kaiwhakahaere), arts leader, cultural advisor, organiser.
Freehand Drawings and Rendering S1 2023
