Level 2 Design and Visual Communication
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr S. Kumar.
The course covers spatial design (architecture, interior, landscape etc) , product design, visual presentation, and working drawing skills (plans, product details etc) using digital applications and also manual drawing. You will be introduced to various visual communication skills that will help you with ideas generation and that will eventually lead to a design solution for the real world. Some of these skills include sketching techniques, instrumental drawing, rendering, use of 2D/3D computer application, laser-cutting, model making and testing that will help expand your design thinking abilities.
Where does it lead? L3DVC. Every aspect of our daily lives involves design, from the products we use to the spaces we occupy, DVC skills are useful for many future careers, e.g. architect, interior design, urban design, product design, surveyor, landscape design, graphic design, visual merchandiser.
What should I have already done?
You are welcome to take 12DVC if you are open minded, show keen interest in generating design solutions using sketching, rendering, 2D/3D digital skills, laser cutting, prototype making and testing. Previous knowledge of DVC will be an advantage but is not compulsory.
Course Contribution
$20 stationery and equipment.
Pathway
Architect, Draftsperson, Civil Engineer, Landscape Designer, Mechanical Engineer, Surveyor, Interior Designer, Graphic Designer, Project Manager, Quantity Surveyor, Electrical Engineer, Industrial Product Designer, etc
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Design and Visual Communication 2.30 - Use visual communication techniques to generate design ideas
NZQA Info
Design and Visual Communication 2.34 - Develop a spatial design through graphics practice
NZQA Info
Design and Visual Communication 2.35 - Develop a product design through graphics practice
NZQA Info
Design and Visual Communication 2.36 - Use visual communication techniques to compose a presentation of a design
Pathway Tags
Animator/Digital Artist, Advertising Specialist, Survey Technician, Aeronautical Engineer, Air Force Airman/Airwoman, Building Surveyor, Architect, Architectural Technician, Building Contractor, Building and Construction Manager, Surveyor, Urban/Regional Planner, Civil Engineer, Civil Engineering Technician/Draughtsperson, Graphic Designer, Interior Designer, Industrial Designer, Quantity Surveyor, Jeweller, Visual Merchandiser, Landscape Architect, Landscaper, Signmaker, User Experience Designer, Geospatial Specialist,
Disclaimer
Courses will only run based on minimum entries
Selecting a course does not guarantee entry into this course
You may apply for an exemption if you do not meet the prerequisite of a course or if the course requires this for entry
Standards offered can be altered at the discretion of the HOD of the Department
Some standards in NCEA courses might be optional depending on student strengths
Course contribution may vary slightly by the start of 2025