Level 3 Design and Visual Communications (Graphics)
13DVC Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr E. Mc Intyre
DESIGN & VISUAL COMMUNICATION – YEAR 13
NCEA LEVEL 3
CODE: 13DVC
This course will develop the previous success of Level 2 Design and Visual Communication and will enable students to display their creativity and ingenuity through completing a selection of challenging design briefs. These design opportunities will encourage students to explore areas that better demonstrate their skills and thinking.
These design briefs enable students to perform at merit or excellence standards at Level Three in both the internal and external achievement standards through varied and realistic problem solving involving design, drawing, modelling, presenting, testing and evaluation. This is an essential step for any student wishing to pursue this subject at tertiary level or as a possible career pathway.
Entry Requirements
At least 14 credits at Level 2 DVC or at the discretion of HOD.
Credit Information
| Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.S. 91627 v3 Design and Visual Communication 3.30 - Initiate design ideas through exploration | 3 |
E |
4 |
* |
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| A.S. 91628 v3 Design and Visual Communication 3.31 - Develop a visual presentation that exhibits a design outcome to an audience | 3 |
I |
6 |
* |
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| A.S. 91629 v3 Design and Visual Communication 3.32 - Resolve a spatial design through graphics practice | 3 |
I |
6 |
* |
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Total Credits |
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Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 16
* 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.
Total Credits Available: 16 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.
Course availability is dependent on numbers and staffing, and course entry will be confirmed at the beginning of 2021. Students will be required to select additional back-up courses as part of this process.