Year 12 design & visual communication

Design and Visual Communication (DVC) is an area of learning within the New Zealand Curriculum, where students learn about design, develop their practice of designing, and develop their 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

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

• Work within the constraints of two briefs, one with a focus on product design and the second on spatial design.

• You will develop a greater understanding of designers and how they influence us today.

• Develop an understanding of layout and presentation styles

• Develop critical thinking and the ability to interpret the world around you.

• Develop design techniques, research skills, develop Adobe Photoshop, 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

The course content, based on six achievement standards involves:

• product and spatial design

• a mixture of computer and freehand drawings

• presentation skills – rendering

• design language and the student s personal view point

Students who have successfully completed the Year 11 course will placed to do well in this course. We welcome new 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 the option to purchase a graphic pack for $75 or continue to growing your media kit -markers etc

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.

NZQA Subject Resources

See NZQA Subject Resources Website (http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualifications-standards/qualifications/ncea/subjects/)

Your work will be assessed through two briefs for the three internals. From the internal assignments you select one complete assignment for the externals which is due early term 4. There is no exam

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 art tasks and projects through catching up on work, extending your skills and ideas, and sharing your work with your whānau at home.

School Policy for NCEA Assessment

You should be aware of the school procedures for NCEA assessment. They can be found on the school website at this link. There you will find answers to frequently asked questions about how NCEA works as well as guidance about how to apply for extensions, reconsiderations or the process for withdrawing from a standard.