11DVC

Design and Visual Communication (Graphics) Level 1

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr E. Mc Intyre.

DESIGN & VISUAL COMMUNICATION – YEAR 11
NCEA LEVEL 1
CODE: 11DVC


Aims

This course is designed to meet the requirements to pursue LEVELS 1, 2, and 3 through to Tertiary Level 

Successful completion will develop the essential knowledge and skills expected to meet the required standard for undertaking a career in Architecture, Design, Media, Advertising or any related career in the Design and Visual Communications industries. 

Course Content: 

The focus of the course is to strengthen skills in:
  • Sketching and rendering techniques 
  • Developing basic computer drawing and presentation skills 
  • Developing formal drawing and technical presentation methods.

Where can this subject take you? 

This subject leads specifically into Levels 2 and 3 and tertiary qualifications in the design and communication industries.




Entry Requirements

Level 1 DVC will suit students who enjoy sketching, rendering, and using their design and computer skills to create visual solution to set design briefs and tasks. Eligibility for Level 1 is determined by successful completion of year 10 or with a special exemption from the Head of Department of Hard Materials. 


Pathway

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.

Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 92000 v2
NZQA Info
Design and Visual Communication 1.1 - Generate product or spatial design ideas using visual communication techniques in response to design influences
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92002 v3
NZQA Info
Design and Visual Communication 1.3 - Develop product or spatial design ideas informed by the consideration of people
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92003 v3
NZQA Info
Design and Visual Communication 1.4 - Use instrumental drawing techniques to communicate own product or spatial design outcome
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92004 v2
NZQA Info
Digital Technologies 1.1 - Create a computer program
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Course Selection is confirmed at the start of 2024.  You can change the courses you have selected up until the start of next year provided there are still spaces in the course you wish to change to.

Some courses may become unavailable due to the number of students taking the courses or changes in staffing.

New courses may also be introduced, in which case you will be notified and given the opportunity to select the new course.