Level 2 Design and Visual Communication
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: S. Weir, J. Crawford.
Level 2 DVC starts with a focus on two design eras. Understanding a bit of history and the influence culture has on design -and vice versa! We have 3 main projects, a kitchen product design, local spatial design and a presentation design.
Design knowledge is pushed into more sophistication along with your level of visual communication abilities. In Level 2 many students start to really embrace computer modelling technology for their design process alongside working on their drawing skills.
Recommended Prior Learning
Achieved 10-12 credits in Level 1, or referred to HOD DVC.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
A set of pencils (2H, H, HB, B, 2B), 2 erasers, ruler.
Pathway
Architecture, product design, graphic design, landscape design, urban planning, set design, creative directing, typography and advertising.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
External
NZQA Info
Design and Visual Communication 2.30 - Use visual communication techniques to generate design ideas
NZQA Info
Design and Visual Communication 2.33 - Use the characteristics of a design movement or era to inform own design ideas
NZQA Info
Design and Visual Communication 2.34 - Develop a spatial design through graphics practice
NZQA Info
Design and Visual Communication 3.31 - Develop a visual presentation that exhibits a design outcome to an audience