Massey High School

DVC101

Level 1 Design and Visual Communication

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Course Description

Design skills in the fields of architecture, product design, engineering, landscaping and spatial design. Presentation skills in a variety of modes and media. The enhancement of conceptual, drawing and Computer skills through the submission of design briefs. The use in computer aided drawing programs (123D Design, Archicad 19, Sketchup Pro) to facilitate a progression to level 2 & 3
Note: To take this course as well as Fabric Technology 101 students must obtain prior approval from the HODs of both subject areas. Refer to the standards that are doubled up in other areas.

Note that AS 91067 is also studied in the Fabric Technology course. While students may with the approval of both HODs study towards AS 91067 in both Design & Visual Communications 101 and Fabric Technology 101, the 3 credits cannot be counted twice.

Teacher in Charge

G. Cooper


Pathway

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Approximately $35. Students will need to purchase the appropriate instruments and stationery. A drawing board, T-square and access to a PC at home are an advantage.


Recommended Prior Learning

Satisfactory performance in Years 9 and/or 10 graphics, or entry by negotiation with HOD Graphics.


Credit Information

Assessment Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91063 v5 Design and Visual Communication 1.30 - Produce freehand sketches that communicate design ideas
3
3
3
1
E
3
A.S. 91064 v5 Design and Visual Communication 1.31 - Produce instrumental, multi-view orthographic drawings that communicate technical features of design ideas
3
3
3
1
E
3
Y
A.S. 91065 v5 Design and Visual Communication 1.32 - Produce instrumental paraline drawings to communicate design ideas
3
3
3
1
E
3
Y
A.S. 91066 v4 Design and Visual Communication 1.33 - Use rendering techniques to communicate the form of design ideas
3
3
3
1
I
3
A.S. 91067 v5 Design and Visual Communication 1.34 - Use the work of an influential designer to inform design ideas
1
I
3
A.S. 91068 v5 Design and Visual Communication 1.35 - Undertake development of design ideas through graphics practice
6
6
6
1
I
6
A.S. 91069 v5 Design and Visual Communication 1.36 - Promote an organised body of design work to an audience using visual communication techniques
4
4
4
1
I
4
Y
Total Credits
22
25
25
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