Year 11 Design & Visual Communication
11DVC Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr V. Fox, Mr L. Newsome.
Recommended Prior LearningYear 10 Design and Visual Communication is recommended, however students who have not completed Year 10 DVC will be able to experience success in 11 DVC if they are able to work independently and show commitment to learning the work they are less familiar with.
Design and Visual Communication is a subject where students solve real world design briefs. They do this by using a combination of Freehand sketching and rendering skills, Modelling, Formal drawing, Computer (CAD) drawing and to visually communicate their design thinking.
This course focuses on designing and presenting solutions to given design briefs in the areas of product design and spatial design. It will prepare students for Level 2 NCEA DVC.
Assessments will be based on parts of the design brief assignments and spread throughout the year.
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