GRA21F

DESIGN & VISUAL COMMUNICATION - GRAPHICS 21F - Full Year

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr D. Greenwood.

Design and Visual Communication / Graphics course builds on a foundation of knowledge and techniques established in Level 1. Design contexts are more sophisticated in nature requiring the use of specialist design knowledge and the increased integration of visual communication and presentation skills. At this level, design thinking is required to be more refined in terms of the level of detail and the depth of reflection and creative exploration.

As some of the coursework is online it is highly recommended that students bring an appropriate device to class.

There are 2 major projects, product/furniture based and architectural based. One additional minor presentation project based from one of the two major projects of the students selection.

Students will achieve between 15-25 credits during the year depending on their interests and abilities.

Recommended Prior Learning

10+ credits in Level 1 Design and Visual Communication.
or by negotiation with HOD, Mr Greenwood.

Pathway

Assessment Information

The year will comprise of 3 projects to cover all NCEA assessment standards. Product design (furniture project in 2023), Architecture and a presentation project based off 1 of the previous 2 projects.

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.

Total Credits Available: 26
Internal Assessed Credits: 19
External Assessed Credits: 7
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91337 v3
NZQA Info

Design and Visual Communication 2.30 - Use visual communication techniques to generate design ideas


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91338 v3
NZQA Info

Design and Visual Communication 2.31 - Produce working drawings to communicate technical details of a design


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91340 v4
NZQA Info

Design and Visual Communication 2.33 - Use the characteristics of a design movement or era to inform own design ideas


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91341 v4
NZQA Info

Design and Visual Communication 2.34 - Develop a spatial design through graphics practice


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91342 v4
NZQA Info

Design and Visual Communication 2.35 - Develop a product design through graphics practice


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91343 v4
NZQA Info

Design and Visual Communication 2.36 - Use visual communication techniques to compose a presentation of a design


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 26
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0