Year 10 Design and Visual Communication

Design and Visual Communication (DVC) develops creative and problem solving skills. It involves students completing individual design projects the cover both Product Design and Architecture. Skills learnt include freehand sketching and rendering, instrumental drawing and CAD (Computer Aided Design). Students will also learn to produce rapid prototypes and/or models of their completed designs using traditional methods as well as 3D printers and laser cutting.

This subject gives students a solid foundation in communicating their designs and thinking visually. It prepares them for Level 1 NCEA. DVC progresses through to Level 3 and is a UE approved subject. It is a subject that has strong career and vocational links in engineering, construction, architecture and design.

This is a Year 10 optional course.