Year 13 Design and Visual Communication (DVC)
13DVC Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr S. Roderick.
Recommended Prior LearningWHAT SHOULD I HAVE ALREADY DONE?
Students choosing this course must have successfully completed a Level 2 DVC course.
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
Learning Areas:
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.