Year 9 Design & Visual Communication

WHAT THE COURSE WILL COVER:

This is a trimester long taster course and gives students an introduction to design and visual communication in our well-resourced facilities.

Students will develop skills in sketching, rendering and presentation.  In addition, some basic instrumental drawing and CAD programs will be introduced and if time allows students will produce a laser cut product.

A number of small design briefs will allow students to practice the skills developed over the course.  All resources are provided free of charge.

WHERE DOES THE SUBJECT LEAD?

You can take this subject through to Level 3 and Scholarship NCEA. As well as preparing students for University it also provides students with relevant skills for many other opportunities which require visual communication. Careers including the trades, engineering, graphic design, architecture and product design all benefit from a background in DVC.

Many of the skills and knowledge that is developed will be directly applicable to life in general, irrespective of the career that you finally choose.