Year 13 Design and Visual Communication (DVC)
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr S. Roderick.
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.
External
NZQA Info
Generic Technology 3.10 - Undertake a critique of a technological outcome's design
NZQA Info
Design and Visual Communication 3.30 - Initiate design ideas through exploration
NZQA Info
Design and Visual Communication 3.31 - Develop a visual presentation that exhibits a design outcome to an audience
NZQA Info
Design and Visual Communication 3.32 - Resolve a spatial design through graphics practice
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.