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)



			


				






    

        
Disclaimer

        
Courses will only run based on minimum entries
Selecting a course does not guarantee entry into this course
You may apply for an exemption if you do not meet the prerequisites of a course or if the course requires this for entry
Standards offered can be altered at the discretion of the HOF or HOD of the Department
Some standards in NCEA courses might be optional depending on student strengths