Teacher in Charge: Mr A. Gillespie
The course is focused on preparing students for tertiary pathways in all areas of Design, Architecture and Engineering. Problem-solving is based on research to develop innovative solutions to real life needs and opportunities. Students are encouraged to present their designs with software used in industry such as Adobe Photoshop, Inventor and ArchiCAD.
Level 2 Design & Visual Communication, Level 2 Visual Art - Design, Level 2 Visual Art - Painting, Level 2 Visual Art - Photography, or see HOD.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
A.S. 91628 v3 Design and Visual Communication 3.31 - Develop a visual presentation that exhibits a design outcome to an audience | 3 |
I |
6 |
* |
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A.S. 91629 v3 Design and Visual Communication 3.32 - Resolve a spatial design through graphics practice | 3 |
I |
6 |
* |
||
A.S. 91630 v3 Design and Visual Communication 3.33 - Resolve a product design through graphics practice | 3 |
I |
6 |
* |
||
A.S. 91631 v3 Design and Visual Communication 3.34 - Produce working drawings to communicate production details for a complex design | 3 |
E |
6 |
* |
||
Total Credits |
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 24
* 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.
Total Credits Available: 24 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 6 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 18 credits.
At time of compiling courses for 2021 every effort has been made to ensure the information contained online is accurate. However, it is possible that some course/assessment structures will be subject to change.
All courses are dependent on student numbers and staffing. Students will be advised if the school is unable to provide the subjects they select.