NCEA Level 2 Design & Visual Communication
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: S. Stephen.
This is a year long achievement standard based course and a continuation of knowledge and skills developed in 11 DVC. Students will undertake a Product Design brief and a Spatial Design brief, both providing evidence for Internal and External Achievement standards.
The prior learning gained in Level 1 will be used as a basis for the computer aided modelling programs used as well as more in depth design work. Traditional skills such as sketching and rendering are also used and students will also be expected to carry out research prior to and during their assignments.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
Total Credits Available: 22 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 7 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 15 credits.
External
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Pathway Tags
Architect, Photojournalist, Graphic designer, Creative Director, Print Production Artist, Art Director, Web Designer, Desktop Publisher, Web Programmer, Web Developer, Marketing Designer, Marketing Director, Illustrator, Communications Manager, Visual Artist, Film Producer, Video Maker,
Disclaimer
For NCEA Levels 1, 2 & 3 courses will be made up of a selection of the stated standards. This will happen at the beginning of the year with the assigned teacher.