Macleans College

12DVV - Design and Visual Communication - NCEA Level 2

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs R. Winn.

Recommended Prior Learning

Prerequisites:

Completion of MCert 11DVV or a MCert Creative Arts course is an advantage, or with permission from the Head of Faculty; Creative Arts, Design and Industries.

12 Design and Visual Communication - NCEA Level 2

Course Statement:	This course builds on foundational design knowledge and techniques established in Year 11. During the year, students will undertake two design projects requiring the use of specialist spatial and product design knowledge, independent project management, detailed visual communication techniques and fabrication skills. Students will be encouraged to be creative in their design exploration, challenge and refine their own design practice and present their solutions digitally with flair.
Topics Covered:	Product design: Modern materials and manufacturing processes offer new possibilities for new ideas and re-thinking existing products for our evolving and expanding cities. Students will use sketching and 3D CAD software to develop a flat-pack sculptural lighting product. Presentation design: Students will design and produce a presentation of one of their outcomes above. Skills taught will include layout and composition techniques and the use of Adobe applications. Spacial Design
Student Voice:	12DVV

Achievement Standards: **Students in 12DVV only, take 91337. Students in both 12DVV & 12TEX, take 91338

Faculties:

Creative Arts, Design & Industry

Pathway

13DVV - Design and Visual Communication -NCEA Level 3

12DVV - Design and Visual Communication - NCEA Level 2

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