Napier Girls’ High School
Year 9 Design and Visual Communication (DVC)
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr T. Collier.
Year 9 Design and Visual Communication (DVC)
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
Emphasis is placed on problem solving, freehand sketching, presentation skills and Computer Aided Design.
Solve real-world design problems.
Develop freehand sketching skills to express design ideas.
Learn to use computer programs to create high quality design outcomes.
WHO COULD TELL ME MORE?
Mr Tim Collier
Recommended Prior Learning
WHAT SHOULD I HAVE ALREADY DONE?
Y10 Design and Visual Communication highly recommended. Students without this prior experience must be prepared to commit to several hours at home to complete self-paced tutorials to gain essential understanding and skills.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
WHAT ARE THE COURSE COSTS?
All computer programs used in the course are provided free of charge.
Students must have a Windows laptop or Mac laptop.
Entry level laptops are suitable (chromebooks are not suitable at this level).
Students must have a standard Mouse (corded or wireless, with a wheel)
Successful students will need basic drawing tools to complete work at home, however, this is limited to black pen, pencils and coloured pencils
Pathway
WHAT COULD THE SUBJECT LEAD TO?
Year 10 Design and Visual Communication
Level 1 Design and Visual Communication
Level 2 Design and Visual Communication
Level 3 Design and Visual Communication
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