L2ARC

L2 Architectural Design

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: David Eastwood.

This course will encompass ideation, research, exploration, progression, and communication of design ideas into potential outcomes within the areas of spatial and architectural design. It builds on the skills learnt in L1ARC and prepares studernts for Design and Visual Communication at NCEA Level 3.  It also leads to pathways at university level in the areas of construction, engineering, interior design, landscape design, architecture, and urban planning. Students will experiment, develop, respond to feedback, and reflect on their design thinking to improve and refine the product and spatial design ideas they propose.

Students will continue to develop design and visual communication skills and techniques such as freehand drawing, drafting, and 3D modelling in order to strengthen their understanding of how to give form and expression to their ideas in response to design briefs.

Pre-requisites: A/S 92000 and A/S 92001 (10 Credits in L1DVC) or with HOD approval 

Materials Fee: $40



Subject Overview

Term 1
Research a design movement to inform your design ideas.
Present your research and conceptualize design ideas to the given design brief.

Term 2
Develop a spatial design using graphics and modeling techniques.
Use a range of graphic communication methods to present your thinking.

Term 3
Develop a presentation based on a spatial design

AND / OR

Develop a set of working drawings using ArchiCAD

Finalise presentation or drawing set.

Term 4
Finalise design process for final portfolio submission

Recommended Prior Learning

L1 Architectural Design


Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

18N9Warick drawing Wallet, 2h and 3H pencils, Plastic eraser, Set of aquarelle colour pencils, memory stick

Pathway

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 21
Internal Assessed Credits: 17
External Assessed Credits: 4
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91338 v3
NZQA Info

Design and Visual Communication 2.31 - Produce working drawings to communicate technical details of a design


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91340 v4
NZQA Info

Design and Visual Communication 2.33 - Use the characteristics of a design movement or era to inform own design ideas


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91341 v4
NZQA Info

Design and Visual Communication 2.34 - Develop a spatial design through graphics practice


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91343 v4
NZQA Info

Design and Visual Communication 2.36 - Use visual communication techniques to compose a presentation of a design


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91347 v4
NZQA Info

Construction and Mechanical Technologies 2.22 - Demonstrate understanding of advanced concepts used to make products


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 21
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0