Otumoetai College
L2 Design & Visual Communication (Graphics)
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr K. Meyer.
Students learn through spatial (architectural) and product design projects. Creativity is encouraged through a selection of stimulating and relevant design contexts. High quality presentation and drawing skills are expected. Students will use design language to articulate the exploration and refinement of their ideas.
Students will develop their learning of:
- Freehand sketching
- Research skills
- Instrumental drawing including mechanical perspective
- Digital modelling and production of drawings using software such as Sketchup and Solidworks
The portfolio of work produced will form a substantial component of students’ university applications and may also help in obtaining employment within the design industry. Careers in Graphics include: Textiles Design, Graphic Communication, Landscape Architecture, Web Design, Industrial Design, Product Design, Fashion Design, Interior Design, Spatial Design, Advertising, Building, Digital Media and Photographic Design. It is also ideal preparation for Architecture and Engineering.
This course will be assessed to a selection of L2 Design & Visual Communication Achievement Standards. Assessment is a combination of both internally and externally assessed standards. Students will have the opportunity to gain up to 23 credits at L2. Graphics is an approved domain subject and is appropriate for students intending to study at university.
Required Prior Learning
Either gained L1 credits in NCEA L1GRAP and/or at the discretion of HOD Technology.
Subject Costs
Special paints, paper and other materials. Payment of the subject fee will ensure an allocation for printing. $20.
Recommended Graphics equipment pack. $50
Pathway
Please scroll to the bottom to view possible career opportunities.
Subject Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for Course Endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Design and Visual Communication 2.31 - Produce working drawings to communicate technical details of a design
Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 10
Term: 4, Week: 2
NZQA Info
Design and Visual Communication 2.32 - Produce instrumental perspective projection drawings to communicate design ideas
Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 2
Term: 4, Week: 2
NZQA Info
Design and Visual Communication 2.33 - Use the characteristics of a design movement or era to inform own design ideas
Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 2
NZQA Info
Design and Visual Communication 2.34 - Develop a spatial design through graphics practice
Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 3
Term: 3, Week: 10
NZQA Info
Design and Visual Communication 2.35 - Develop a product design through graphics practice
Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 2
Pathway Tags
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