NCEA Level 1 Design and Visual Communication

Aims

To teach students skills which provide a sound foundation in the principles of Design.

Course Content

Students are taught a variety of drawing and model making techniques including familiarisation with technical, architectural, and engineering drawing. Creative thinking is also developed in the students’ work in original design projects.

Skills

Through studying Design, students are encouraged to be innovative, creative, and to show initiative. They learn teamwork and communication skills and the importance of contributing to the community both socially and economically.

Assessment

A variety of assessment tasks are set over the year in the form of design projects. Work for the external standards is collected over the year and sent away for national assessment in November. The number of Achievement Standards offered will be negotiated at the beginning of the year.

Qualification gained

NCEA Level 1 Technology (Design and Visual Communication) - full course completion 18 credits

This subject has links with

Visual Art, Science, Mathematics, Digital Technology, Technology, Photography

Entry Requirements

Year 10 Design and Visual Communication, Design or Art

Exceptional circumstances may be considered on an individual basis after consultation with the HoD and the Year Level Dean

Next Step

NCEA Level 2 Design & Visual Communication

Note: NCEA Design and Visual Communication Level 1 does not give entry to NCEA Level 2 Visual Art, which is a pre-requisite for entry to Level 3 Visual Art.