Level 2 Design and Visual Communication

Course Description 

Level 2 requires in-depth research into design eras and movements. Students will research and create presentations to enhance work on display. There is a higher level development of spatial and product design. The use of computer applications, freehand and instrumental is used with justification for the task.

Topics covered: Produce 2D and 3D annotated freehand sketches to show design ideas through ideation • Produce a mock up and model to explore design ideas. •Design and present a solution for an architectural or environmental brief • Design and present a solution for an engineering or technological brief • Design and present a display to an audience.

Recommendation for subject entry 

• L1 DVC

• L1 Literacy and Numeracy

Assessment

NCEA L2 is based on a selection of internal and externally assessed achievement standards. Work will be collated in portfolio format.

• 91337: Use visual communication techniques to generate design ideas (3 credits)

• 91340: Use the characteristics of a design movement or era to inform own design ideas (3 Credits)

• 91341: Develop a spatial design through graphics practice (6 Credits)

• 91342: Develop a product design through graphics practice (6 Credits)

Next steps

Level 3 Design and Visual Communication.

 Course contributions

Returning students are asked to contribute towards the cost of $20 Printing and sundries. A Drawing Kit can be purchased if required. A3 sketch books /pens can also be ordered as top ups.  Students who are new to the course will have to buy a Drawing Kit and sundries ($40.00).