13DVC

Level 3 Design and Visual Communication

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr C. Cumming.

Design projects are undertaken. The course offers product design and architectural design. Students are expected to work independently within a self-directed programme supported by the teaching staff.  Students produce a design project portfolio of evidence.

Recommended Prior Learning

Previous Level 2 DVC study is essential preparation for this course.

Equipment/Stationery

An A3 clear presentation folder, hb, 2b and 4h pencils and a set of coloured pencils are essential for this course. Access to a home computer with a good quality graphics card is advantageous to this course. There may be additional costs for materials depending on the students choice of project.

Career Pathways

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 20
Internal Assessed Credits: 6
External Assessed Credits: 14
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91613 v3
NZQA Info

Generic Technology 3.6 - Demonstrate understanding of material development


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91627 v3
NZQA Info

Design and Visual Communication 3.30 - Initiate design ideas through exploration


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91629 v3
NZQA Info

Design and Visual Communication 3.32 - Resolve a spatial design through graphics practice


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
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


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: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 20

Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.

Disclaimer

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