YEAR 11 Design and Visual Communication
Aims
To teach learners skills that provide a sound foundation in the principles of architectural, product and graphic design.
Course Content
At Year 11, learners develop their understanding of design thinking , graphics practice and design heritage through the development of spatial, product and graphic design projects. Learners start by generating ideas for a letter box which responds to the Purakau (Maori Myth) of how the Otago Peninsular was formed. In this learners are introduced to freehand sketching techniques and CAD modelling software. They then look at the work of an influential architect to inspire ideas for an office situated in a boat shed on the Otago Harbour. In this learners consider site and client implications to develop their ideas with a range of architectural graphics practices. Finally, learners present their product and spatial design outcomes in a poster or other 2d format in order to demonstrate their understanding of graphic design principles.
Skills
Through studying Design and Visual Communication, learners are challenged to be innovative, creative, and to show initiative. Learners are encouraged to think deeply about their designs’ application and consider the requirements of their designs’ construction with visual communication.
Assessment
In class assessments.
This subject has links with
Visual Art, Digital Technology, Science, Mathematics, Textiles
Prior knowledge required
None
Next Step
NCEA Level 2 Design & Visual Communication