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Kaua e rangiruatia te hāpai o te hoe; e kore tō tātou waka e ū ki uta.
Technology is intervention by design. It uses intellectual and practical resources to create technological outcomes, which expand human possibilities by addressing needs and realising opportunities. Effective and ethical design respects the unique relationship that New Zealanders have with their physical environment and embraces the significance of Māori culture and world views in its practice and innovation. - New Zealand Curriculum
Growing student designer voice Divergent and convergent thinking
Product and spatial design heritage, philosophies and knowledge,
Visual literacy skills Improving peoples lives
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WHY STUDY design & visual communication AT YEAR 11?
WHY STUDY design & visual communication AT YEAR 11?
Design and Visual Communication (DVC) is an area of learning within the New Zealand Curriculum, where you learn about design, develop your practice of designing, and develop your design thinking in the context of spatial and product design. Design, designing and design thinking is explored and expressed through visual communication and is informed by design heritage.
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
When you study DVC you will:
Grow and develop your ability to communicate in freehand. Explore the power of the computer with 3D and 2D drawing programs
You will develop a greater understanding of designers and how they influence us today.
Develop an understanding of layout and media presentation styles
Develop critical thinking and the ability to interpret the world around you.
Develop design techniques, research skills, develop Adobe, Illustrator and Indesign skills and conceptual thinking
Studying Design & Visual Communication can open doors to creative industries such as:
Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Building Science, Interior Architecture, Graphic Designer, Construction, Engineering
Sustainability. Industrial Design
Product Design, Product review,
Illustrator, Web Design, Game Concepts, Animation
There are also a wide range of courses available for those wanting to follow a creative digital pathway in the future.
Design and visual communication is a fluid and dynamic space to work in. Our thoughts and ideals are ever evolving which places the importance of having creative thinkers to navigate the way. That could be you!
WHAT WILL I DO?
WHAT WILL I DO?
The course content is based around 4 interlinking units of work
Reflection Nohoanga (seating) - Generate and explore a range of ideas for a Reflection Nohoanga for Pukeahu National War Memorial Park . Your ideas will be in response to Te Ao Māori and another design heritage.
Presentation Nohoanga - 3D modelling, digital and analog, Rendering digital and analog, Layout, composition and principles
Observation Structure - You are to design an outdoor Observation Structure for your identified outdoor area (within the south side of Mt Vic.) The observation structure has specific requirements of a specified setting and is suitable for general outdoor use for that location.
Back to the 70s, 80s - Redesigning a local landmark or Product from the 70s or 80s using a digital platform to improve the outcome for the end user. Is it fit for purpose? How do we know?
WHAT WILL I NEED?
WHAT WILL I NEED?
If you have successfully completed the Year 10 Technology will placed to do well in this course. We welcome all students to Design and Visual Communication provided you have a genuine interest in the course. This maybe a career pathway or you may simply have an interest in design and the challenge it presents.
There is a cost of $ 85 for the purchase a graphic pack for $85.
Choosing a second option from the remaining available Technology courses will compliment the learning in this course, however keeping your options broad at this level would be recommended. Other available options are; Materials Technology, Digital Technology Media and Digital Technology Science.
How is this course assessed?
How is this course assessed?
This course is assessed using the WC Progression Framework and provides an excellent foundation for students wishing to continue onto NCEA L2 DVC.
Homework There is an expectation that you reflect on and refine your work independently outside of the classroom. Homework enables you to practice managing your tasks and projects through catching up on work, extending your skills and ideas, and sharing your work with your whānau at home.
We hope you have a successful and creative year!
Karl White is in charge of Y 11 DVC – please feel free to contact him:
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