L3DVC

L3 Design and Visual Communication

Subject Description

Students will communicate graphically, solving an architectural design problem. They will develop a range of visual communication techniques and use this inspiration to demonstrate innovation and creativity in their own conceptual ideas and development. The learning is student focused and requires mature work habits and good time management skills. This course will help any student moving onto a Design or Technological career, such as Product Design, Architecture or Engineering or a Trade Apprenticeship.

 Pre-requisites: Has Achieved AS91341, or with HOD approval 

Materials Fee: Nil


Subject Overview

Term 1
Initiate design ideas through a chosen inspiration source.
Students learn to undertake effective Design/project research based on local site analysis.

Term 2
Students learn to create a detailed design
Students begin to learn amount presentation images and modelling

Term 3
Students learn to compose a exhibition design catered to a specific audience
Students have the option to create technical drawings in response to a brief.

Term 4
Students learn to refine and present a final design outcome through a portfolio and exhibition.

Recommended Prior Learning

L2 Design and Visual Communication

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

18N9Warick Folder, 2H and HB pencils, pack of aquarelle colour pencils, plastic eraser

Assessment Information

A.S. 91631 v3 Design and Visual Communication 3.34 - Produce working drawings to communicate production details for a complex design will be an optional standard for some students.

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 22
Internal Assessed Credits: 12
External Assessed Credits: 10
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91627 v3
NZQA Info

Design and Visual Communication 3.30 - Initiate design ideas through exploration


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91628 v3
NZQA Info

Design and Visual Communication 3.31 - Develop a visual presentation that exhibits a design outcome to an audience


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91629 v3
NZQA Info

Design and Visual Communication 3.32 - Resolve a spatial design through graphics practice


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91631 v3
NZQA Info

Design and Visual Communication 3.34 - Produce working drawings to communicate production details for a complex design


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 22
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 22

Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.