NCEA Level 1 Design and Visual Communication
11DVC Subject DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs M. Webster
This is a full-year course that 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, Manufacturing, Technology, Construction and Infrastructure industries.
Pathway
NCEA Level 2 Design and Visual Communication
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery$50.00 – ICT component (colour printing and copying), paper, coloured card, consumables.
DVC pack $55.00
Recommended Prior Learning
Majority of topics at Year 10 Design & Visual Communication to an ACHIEVED level. Student’s KAMAR record must demonstrate consistent safe working practices and an adherence to expected classroom routines.
Credit Information
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
| 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.