Level 1 Design and Visual Communication (Graphics)
11DVCT Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr J. Scull
The standards offered in this course may be altered at the discretion of the Head of Department.
The assignments will cover a range of topics from product to furniture design. Students will experiment with colour, and the use of a wide range of Graphics media and modes including sketching, rendering, and formal drawing systems. A materials supplementary cost is charged.
Students will do either 1.31 or 1.32 in 11DVCT, not both.
Pathway
Level 2 Design and Visual Communication (Graphics)
Recommended Prior LearningOpen Entry but some experience with DVCT at a previous level is highly recommended.
Credit Information
| Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.S. 91063 v5 Design and Visual Communication 1.30 - Produce freehand sketches that communicate design ideas | 1 |
E |
3 |
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| A.S. 91064 v5 Design and Visual Communication 1.31 - Produce instrumental, multi-view orthographic drawings that communicate technical features of design ideas | 1 |
E |
3 |
Y |
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| A.S. 91065 v5 Design and Visual Communication 1.32 - Produce instrumental paraline drawings to communicate design ideas | 1 |
E |
3 |
Y |
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| A.S. 91066 v4 Design and Visual Communication 1.33 - Use rendering techniques to communicate the form of design ideas | 1 |
I |
3 |
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| A.S. 91067 v5 Design and Visual Communication 1.34 - Use the work of an influential designer to inform design ideas | 1 |
I |
3 |
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| A.S. 91068 v5 Design and Visual Communication 1.35 - Undertake development of design ideas through graphics practice | 1 |
I |
6 |
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Total Credits |
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Total Credits Available: 21 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 9 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.
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