13DVC

Year 13 Design and Visual Communication (DVC)

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr T. Collier.

Year 13 Design and Visual Communication (DVC)

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

  • Students choose their own design topics or explore in a context they are passionate about.

  • Students are guided to develop their chosen context where they produce a folio that demonstrates their ability to explore problems, communicate using a range of media and modes, presenting outcomes using both traditional methods and Computer Aided Design.


HOW IS THE COURSE ASSESSED?

Up to 2 Internally assessed achievement standards make up 10 credits.

Up to 2 externally assessed achievement standards make up 10 credits.

Assessment is by portfolio submission - all work completed during the year can contribute to this.

Final assessment of both internal and external Achievement Standards occurs late in the year. 

There are no tests or end-of-year exams.

The time required for students to produce assessable work is such that no re-assessment opportunities can be offered.


WHO COULD TELL ME MORE?

Mr Tim Collier

Recommended Prior Learning

WHAT SHOULD I HAVE ALREADY DONE?

Students choosing this course must have successfully completed a Level 2 DVC course.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

WHAT ARE THE COURSE COSTS?
All computer programs used in the course are provided free of charge.
Students are expected to have a Windows laptop or Mac laptop.
Entry level laptops are suitable.
Students must have a standard Mouse (corded or wireless, with a wheel).
Successful students will need to work at home - basic drawing tools are required including, but not limited to black pen, pencils and coloured pencils.

Pathway

WHAT COULD THE SUBJECT LEAD TO?
Tertiary courses and careers in Design, Architecture, Engineering, Building and Construction, Landscape Architecture

Credit Information

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

This course is approved for University Entrance.

Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91617 v3
NZQA Info
Generic Technology 3.10 - Undertake a critique of a technological outcome's design
4
4
4
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91627 v3
NZQA Info
Design and Visual Communication 3.30 - Initiate design ideas through exploration
4
4
4
4
4
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
6
6
6
6
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
6
6
6
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 20

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.