Level 2 Design & Visual Communication

Teacher in Charge:  Mrs Megan Eshuis
megan.eshuis@wdsg.school.nz

Course description:
Year 12 Design and Visual Communication (DVC) challenges students to apply creative and critical thinking to solve authentic design problems through spatial or product design. Students investigate, develop and communicate design ideas that respond to the needs of users while considering purpose, function, aesthetics, materials and environmental impact. Using a range of visual communication techniques, they generate, refine and present design solutions supported by informed design decisions. The course develops the skills, knowledge and design thinking needed for further study and careers in architecture, landscape architecture, interior, industrial and product design, engineering, and other creative industries. 

Course of study:

• Develop a product or spatial design through graphics practice.

• Use a design era/movement to influence design work.

• Use freehand sketches, rendering techniques and digital applications to communicate your own design ideas.

• Plan and produce a visual presentation of your own Product or Spatial design. 

In Year 12 Design and Visual Communication, students complete both internal and external NCEA achievement standards through an integrated design programme. Throughout the year, they investigate, develop and refine design ideas in response to design briefs. This work contributes to the internal assessments while also supporting the development of cohesive external portfolio of work.