Level 3 Design & Visual Communication
300DVC Course DescriptionTeacher 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.
Recommended Entry Criteria
Level 2 Design & Visual Communication, Level 2 Visual Art - Design, Level 2 Visual Art - Painting, Level 2 Visual Art - Photography, or see HOD.
Credit Information
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 |
* |
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Total Credits |
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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.
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