Westlake Girls’ High School Westlake Girls’ High School

Level 3 Design and Visual Communication (Graphics)

13DVCT
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr W. Anderton.

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.

Experience with DVCT at a previous level is highly recommended.

Level 2 Design and Visual Communication

2

12 credits in Level 1 DVCT including  Merit or above in AS 91066 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.  



This course further develops the skills and knowledge gained in previous years. Students will complete a product design and an architectural design assignment. They will also complete a written report critiquing a design. A materials supplementary cost is charged.

The standards offered in this course may be altered at the discretion of the Head of Department.


Departments:

Technology



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