9DVC – 9 Design and Visual Communication (Graphics) – 1 Semester

Design and Visual Communication (Graphics) is a design course that focuses on sketching, rendering and creative design process which is connected to technical drawing with both hand drawing and computer aided (CAD) to design in two major areas: 

1. Products from furniture to electronic goods and anything in between

2. Architecture design from small houses to large industrial buildings

Students will learn to communicate their creative ideas on paper through sketching and design analysis. Projects will be influenced by student interest in the class.

Student results from both years 9 and 10 will be factored in when looking at course entry for year 11 this is to ensure students are capable of experiencing some level of success for the NCEA credits on offer. Generally, students will be successful in the year 9 and 10 courses if they complete their project work.