This course requires 2 options.
DESIGN and VISUAL COMMUNICATION (Graphics) 31F - Full Year
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr D. Greenwood.
The Graphics - Design and Visual Communication course at Level 3 course extends the knowledge and skills established in Levels 1 and 2, applying these to more individualised design contexts from the spatial/architecture and product/furniture design fields. Well-articulated visual communication of ideas and thinking needs to be demonstrated through advanced visual communication and presentation techniques.
As some of the coursework is online it is highly recommended that students bring an appropriate device to class. One additional minor presentation project based from one of the two major projects of the students selection.
Students can achieve up to 22 credits during this year.
If a student achieves 14 Level 3 credits in this course it will be counted as an approved subject for University Entrance.
Recommended Prior Learning
12 credits or more in Level 2 Design and Visual Communication including AS91341 (DVC 2.34) or AS91342 (DVC 2.35) or by negotiation with the HoD or Mr Greenwood.
Assessment Information
All NCEA standards will be assessed through 3 projects through the year. Product design (Furniture in 2023), Architeture and lastly a presentation project based on 1 of the previous 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.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
Total Credits Available: 28 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 18 credits.
External
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Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 28
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.