Level 2 Design and Visual Communication
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Miss F. Ferguson.
Learn about design whakapapa (history) as you design a chosen product and then a local building.
Students will work to design solutions to a product and spatial brief. It is preferred if students have achieved well in the Level 1 course, so they are sufficiently prepared for the increase of skills and knowledge required to be successful in this higher level course.
This course suits students who like to create ideas, draw and are interested in digital modelling.
Working within the context of both Product and Spatial design, students learn to develop creative design ideas using a variety of techniques and media. Students will choose a suitable brief to develop a furniture design inspired by a chosen design era. Then develop a spatial design solution for the school library. Students explore ideas using advanced sketching techniques and computer-aided design and modelling. Portfolios are assessed both internally and externally. The final design is exhibited at the end-of-year Technology Exhibition.
This is a university-approved course.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
A laptop is recommended.
Course Cost - $53
There may be an additional trip cost.
Pathway
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.
External
NZQA Info
Design and Visual Communication 2.30 - Use visual communication techniques to generate design ideas
NZQA Info
Design and Visual Communication 2.33 - Use the characteristics of a design movement or era to inform own design ideas
NZQA Info
Design and Visual Communication 2.34 - Develop a spatial design through graphics practice
NZQA Info
Design and Visual Communication 2.36 - Use visual communication techniques to compose a presentation of a design