L2DVC

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

Career Pathways

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 19 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 3 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 16 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91337 v3
NZQA Info
Design and Visual Communication 2.30 - Use visual communication techniques to generate design ideas
4
4
4
4
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91341 v4
NZQA Info
Design and Visual Communication 2.34 - Develop a spatial design through graphics practice
3
3
3
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
3
3
3
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91343 v4
NZQA Info
Design and Visual Communication 2.36 - Use visual communication techniques to compose a presentation of a design
3
3
3
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 19
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

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