Year 9 Design and Visual Communications
9DVC Subject DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr R. Ching.
DVC involves the students in the study of 2- and 3-dimensional drawing and the development of design ideas. They will learn how to identify and use the appropriate visual modes and media to effectively present their design concepts.
Students will learn a wide range of visual communication techniques and drawing skills which includes freehand sketching, rendering and instrumental drawing using drawing equipment and will be introduced to CAD (computer aided design).
As well as skill-based tasks, they will also analyse design ideas and make informed decisions in order to produce ideas relating to design briefs.
Students are assessed against aspects of the NZ Technology curriculum.
Subject Overview
Term 1
Skills development activities, Design Tasks, Design Briefs, outcome development, and evaluation.
_____________ Technology _____________ Hangarau
Assessment Information
Students will be internally assessed periodically through the year.
Year 10 Design and Visual Communications
Career PathwaysAnimator/Digital Artist, Advertising Specialist, Copywriter, Sales and Marketing Manager, Software Developer, Patternmaker, Statistician, Architect, Architectural Technician, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Artist, Film and Video Editor, Sound Technician, Electronics Engineer, Tailor/Dressmaker, Biomedical Engineer, Biomedical Technician, Metal Worker, Boat Builder, Naval Architect, Tattoo Artist, Print Finisher, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Surveyor, Textile Process Operator, Urban/Regional Planner, Civil Engineer, Civil Engineering Technician/Draughtsperson, Cutter, Fashion Designer, Sewing Machinist, Graphic Designer, Interior Designer, Communications Professional, Telecommunications Engineer, Industrial Designer, Technical Writer, Editor, Make-up Artist, Graphic Pre-press Worker, Dietitian, Visual Merchandiser, Electrical Engineering Technician, Engineering Machinist, Information Technology Architect, Environmental Engineer, Exhibition and Collections Technician, Media Producer, Production Assistant (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Lighting Technician, Game Developer, Glass Processor, Photographer, Plastics Technician, Printer, Recruitment Consultant, Signmaker, User Experience Designer, Test Analyst, Network Administrator, Marketing Specialist, Geospatial Specialist, Security Consultant, Garment Technician, Fire Engineer, Facilities Manager