DESIGN & VISUAL COMMUNICATION - GRAPHICS 31F - Full Year
GRA31F Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr D. Greenwood.
Recommended Prior Learning12 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 Mr 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.
Learning Areas:
Year 13, Design, DVC, & Technology
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.