NCEA Level 3 Design and Visual Communication
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs M. Webster.
This course will cover topics such as communicating design ideas, Product and Spatial Design. Students will use Microsoft Office and Computer Aided Draughting (Autocad, Revit, Inventor) for digital design and presentation. This subject will lead to pathways in the areas of Engineering, Graphic Design, Architecture, Landscaping, Manufacturing, Technology, Construction and Infrastructure industries.
Recommended Prior Learning
At least 16 credits at Level 2 DVC.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
$50.00 – ICT component (colour printing and copying), paper, coloured card, consumables.
DVC pack $55.00
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
External
NZQA Info
Design and Visual Communication 3.30 - Initiate design ideas through exploration
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
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Design and Visual Communication 3.32 - Resolve a spatial design through graphics practice
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
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Design and Visual Communication 3.33 - Resolve a product design through graphics practice
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
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Design and Visual Communication 3.34 - Produce working drawings to communicate production details for a complex design
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 22
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.