12DVC

NCEA Level 2 Design and Visual Communication

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr C. Burr.

Year 12Design and Visual Communication (DVC) consists of two projects that relate to Product Design and Architecture. Achievement Standards that are negotiated between teacher and student. This allows students to undertake learning that reflects their personal interest and talents.

A Level 3 Achievement Standard has been successfully incorporated into the programme of learning with historical achievement being higher than national and decile expectations. This is done to assist students manage workload in Year 13 and scaffold learning for those wishing to enter Scholarship the following year, as well as recognizing and students actual level of achievement.

At Year 12 the students are assessed against specialist Architectural and Product Design  Achievement Standards that align with tertiary and vocational pathways. They are also able to convey their in-depth thinking and creative visually. Students with a good level of literacy are also advantaged. They will create and produce their own designs though freehand sketching, 3D printing and modelling, laser cutting, design notation  instrumental drawing and a range of 3D CAD software.

This subject relates to a wide range of professions and career opportunities. In addition, its focus on creating and presenting innovative solutions and ideas are transferable skills that have broad appeal. Most students will complete a course of between 18 and 24 credits and gain a NCEA Subject Endorsement at either Merit or Excellence.

NCEA Level 2

Recommended Prior Learning

Open entry, however a Level 1 Technology subject is advantageous.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Personal stationery costs could be up to $40 for drawing instruments and media accessories, depending on the student's own requirements. There is also a set charge of $20 for such items as art paper, card, tracing papers and model making materials that the student uses.

Pathway

Credit Information

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

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

This course is approved for University Entrance.

Total Credits Available: 22 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 6 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 16 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91341 v4
NZQA Info
Design and Visual Communication 2.34 - Develop a spatial design through graphics practice
6
6
6
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91342 v4
NZQA Info
Design and Visual Communication 2.35 - Develop a product design through graphics practice
6
6
6
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91364 v4
NZQA Info
Generic Technology 2.11 - Demonstrate understanding of advanced concepts related to human factors in design
4
4
4
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91631 v3
NZQA Info
Design and Visual Communication 3.34 - Produce working drawings to communicate production details for a complex design
6
6
6
6
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 22
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0