DESIGN & VISUAL COMMUNICATION - Full Year

This course has 3 major projects:

• Product Design

• Architecture or Landscape Design

• A presentation project using Fusion360 an industry level CAD program to create a 3D computer model, technical drawings and 3D printed model for presenting either the product or architecture project. 

All projects will use sketching skills and rendering to design. Supportive notes to communicate design thinking in response to a brief, analysing /reflecting on the designs in relation to the brief and design principles. 

Future pathways: L2 DVC (Design & Visual Communication)

Previous Student results in DVC will be factored in when looking at course entry for this course this is to ensure students are capable of experiencing some level of success for the NCEA credits on offer. For students that have not taken the course prior previous related subjects will be used as a guide. Generally, students will be successful in the year 9 and 10 courses if they complete their project work.