Westlake Girls’ High School Westlake Girls’ High School

Year 10 Design and Visual Communication (Graphics)

10DVCT
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr P. Summerville.

Recommended Prior Learning


Subject

Level

Recommendations

Year 9 Design and Visual Communication 

9

Open entry.

Year 10 Design and Visual Communication 

10

Open entry.

Level 1 Design and Visual Communication 

1

Open entry.


Level 2 Design and Visual Communication

2

10 credits in Level 1 DVCT or with HoD discretion.  

Level 3 Design and Visual Communication

3

12 credits in Level 2 DVCT including  Merit or above in AS 91340 or with HoD discretion.  


Design & Visual Communication equips students with real-world skills, design knowledge, and critical thinking that underpins the design industry. The course helps students build knowledge in communicating innovative designs through the use of sketching, drawing & modelling skills that visually communicate their ideas.

  • Spatial Design

  • Product Design 

  • Model Making 

  • Design & Formal Drawing

  • Computer 3D modelling/ Presentation

This course is a foundation to prepare for Level 1 NCEA Design and Visual Communication next year.


Departments:

Technology


Pathway

Level 1 Design and Visual Communication (Graphics)