NCEA Level 3 Design & Visual Communication

Aims

Level 3 Design and Visual Communication builds on the skills and concepts introduced in Levels 1 &2. The course gives learners a foundation of design skills that are applicable to a multitude of tertiary design courses in the fields of architecture, product, landscape and graphic design.

Course Content

At Level 3, learners develop ideas for spatial and or product designs for a context of their own choosing. They then present their final outcomes in an exhibition scenario. Work generated throughout the year is then selected for an external assessment at the end of the year.

Assessment

Learners produce a portfolio that is assessed against specific internal achievement standards throughout the year. Selected work is then sent for assessment of the external and scholarship.

Qualification gained

NCEA Level 3 Technology (Design and Visual Communication) - full course completion 16 credits.

This subject has links with

Digital Technologies, Visual Arts, Science, Mathematics, Social Sciences

Prior knowledge required

Recommended study of DVC at Year 12, NCEA L2; an interest in design and problem solving; a creative mind; ability to work independently. Personal qualities: curiosity, perseverance, organisational and communication skills.

Next Steps

Tertiary study in a wide range of fields. DVC gives students a foundation of skills to be successful in both further education and the workplace.

Achievement Standard

3.30 4 Credit External Initiate design ideas through exploration

3.33 6 Credit Internal Resolve a product design through graphics practice

or

3.32 6 Credit Internal Resolve a spatial design through graphics practice

3.31 6 Credit Internal Develop a visual presentation that exhibits a design outcome to an audience

Course contribution: $50 indicative amount, may be subject to change.

Software and additional specialist drawing and model-making resources.