Westlake Girls’ High School Westlake Girls’ High School

Level 3 Design and Visual Communication (Graphics)

13DVCT
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.

Experience with DVCT at a previous level is highly recommended.

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.  


Building upon established Level 1 and 2 competencies, this course facilitates the application of design principles to individualized projects within diverse design contexts. Emphasis is placed on the effective articulation of conceptual development and iterative design thinking through systematic experimentation and the refinement of visual communication techniques. 

Students will produce a comprehensive Product & Spatial portfolio, serving as a critical resource for demonstrating proficiency in the design process and for facilitating entry into tertiary design programs such as Architecture, Landscape, Spatial, and Product design.

This is an Achievement Standard course that is UE approved. It can lead to further study in fields such as Architecture, Engineering, Graphic Design, Product Design, Spatial Design, Landscape Design or Urban Design and Planning. 

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

Departments:

Technology


Assessment Information

Building upon established Level 1 and 2 competencies, this course facilitates the application of design principles to individualized projects within diverse design contexts. Emphasis is placed on the effective articulation of conceptual development and iterative design thinking through systematic experimentation and the refinement of visual communication techniques.

Students will produce a comprehensive Product & Spatial portfolio, serving as a critical resource for demonstrating proficiency in the design process and for facilitating entry into tertiary design programs such as Architecture, Landscape, Spatial and Product design.