Level 1 Design and Visual Communications
11DVC Subject DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr R. Ching.
The content of this programme leans heavily towards understanding and applying the design process and relies on the ability of students to solve design problems.
The focus for Level 1 Design and Visual Communication is product design. The design is developed by studying artifacts from two different cultural backgrounds, one being a te ao Maori design influence and another design influence that is relevant to the student as a designer. An artifact can be a piece of furniture or a product. Students will present their evidence for assessment as a portfolio of work for the brief. This will be marked for internal assessment before being sent for external assessment. External Assessment is achieved using a portfolio process and will contain best examples of work completed throughout the year.
Students will use a range of visual communication techniques including sketching, rendering, instrumental drawing, and CAD (computer aided design).
Subject Overview
Term 1
Skill development, research, design concepts
Term 2
Design development, research
Term 3
Instrumental drawing, Internal standards completion
Term 4
Portfolio completion and submission
_____________ Technology _____________ Hangarau
Pathway
Level 2 Design and Visual Communications
Career PathwaysAnimator/Digital Artist, Mining Engineer, Advertising Specialist, Copywriter, Sales and Marketing Manager, Aeronautical Engineer, Mechanical Engineering Technician, Business Analyst, Software Developer, Patternmaker, Statistician, Architect, Architectural Technician, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Artist, Film and Video Editor, Sound Technician, Electronics Engineer, Glazier, Baker, Tailor/Dressmaker, Chemical Engineer, Biomedical Engineer, Biomedical Technician, Metal Worker, Boat Builder, Naval Architect, Tattoo Artist, Print Finisher, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Building and Construction Manager, Cabinet Maker, Surveyor, Textile Process Operator, Carpenter, Urban/Regional Planner, Civil Engineer, Civil Engineering Technician/Draughtsperson, Cutter, Fashion Designer, Sewing Machinist, Trainer, Coachbuilder/Trimmer, Journalist, Graphic Designer, Interior Designer, Painter and Decorator, Communications Professional, Telecommunications Engineer, Industrial Designer, Jeweller, Technical Writer, Editor, Make-up Artist, Graphic Pre-press Worker, Dietitian, Visual Merchandiser, Plumber, Gasfitter and Drainlayer, Electrical Engineering Technician, Engineering Machinist, Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Information Technology Architect, Environmental Engineer, Exhibition and Collections Technician, Media Producer, Production Assistant (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Florist, Upholsterer, Lighting Technician, Game Developer, Landscape Architect, Landscaper, Glass Processor, Hairdresser/Barber, Health Services Manager, Locksmith, Photographer, Plastics Technician, Printer, Recruitment Consultant, Scaffolder, Signmaker, User Experience Designer, Test Analyst, Network Administrator, Marketing Specialist, Geospatial Specialist, Security Consultant, Garment Technician, Fire Engineer, Facilities Manager
StationeryYEAR 11 ESSENTIAL STATIONERY ITEMS
BIC Clic Green Retractable Ballpoint Pens Medium Tip $0.69
Vinyl Eraser Large 61x21mm $0.63
Glue Stick Large 40g $1.69
Plastic Ruler 30cm Clear $0.59
HB Pencil With Nameplate Assorted Colours $0.55
Metal Pencil Sharpener 1 Hole $0.95
Blue Retractable Ballpoint Pens $1.10
Black Retractable Ballpoint Pens $1.10
Red Retractable Ballpoint Pen $0.55
Coloured Pencils, Pack of 12 $3.99
Desk Style Highlighters Chisel Tip, Pack of 4 $4.59
14B8 LPA4 Loose Leaf Refill Pad 7mm Lined 50 Leaves $1.31
Casio FX82AU Plus II 2 Scientific Calculator Black $26.48
Flash Drive 16GB USB 3.0 $8.99
Key Ring Tag $1.50
Headphone / Ear Buds $11.49
TOTAL: $66.20
SUBJECT SPECIFIC ITEMS LISTED BELOW