DVC101

NCEA Level 1 Design & Visual Communication

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: S. Stephen.

This course builds on the skills and techniques developed in Year 10 including the development of design ideas through several assignments. The prior learning needed for this course includes several CAD software programs and the key building blocks of 2D and 3D sketching as well as a design knowledge.

Over the year we will cover a number of design briefs which will provide evidence for the External and Internal Achievement Standards offered. Product design briefs can lead to a laser cut or 3D printed functional model or outcome.  An additional Spatial design brief will be covered and is a means for preparing for L2.



Recommended Prior Learning

Students must have a prior working knowledge of fusion 360/solidworks and good sketching and presentation skills. Failing this, they must meet with the HOF/HOD for approval.


Pathway

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 15
Internal Assessed Credits: 5
External Assessed Credits: 10
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 92001 v3
NZQA Info

Design and Visual Communication 1.2 - Use representation techniques to visually communicate own product or spatial design outcome


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
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 15
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

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.