DVC201
Level 2 Design and Visual Communication
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs S. Awmee.
One-year modular course dealing with design principles, problem solving, modelling and computer graphics.
The main elements are architecture, applied engineering, environmental design, computer-aided draughting and furniture design.
Recommended Prior Learning
Pre-Requisite: 15 credits in NCEA Level 1 DVC
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
Total Credits Available: 13 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 7 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 6 credits.
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 24353 v3
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of and create sketches and drawings for BCATS projects
Level:
2
Internal or External:
Internal
Credits:
6
Level 1 Literacy Credits:
0
University Entrance Literacy Credits:
0
Numeracy Credits:
0
A.S. 91337 v3
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
Design and Visual Communication 2.30 - Use visual communication techniques to generate design ideas
Level:
2
Internal or External:
External
Credits:
3
Level 1 Literacy Credits:
0
University Entrance Literacy Credits:
0
Numeracy Credits:
0
A.S. 91338 v3
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
Design and Visual Communication 2.31 - Produce working drawings to communicate technical details of a design
Level:
2
Internal or External:
External
Credits:
4
Level 1 Literacy Credits:
0
University Entrance Literacy Credits:
0
Numeracy Credits:
0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 13
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0
Pathway Possibilities
Architect, Industrial Designer, Civil Engineering Technician/Draughtsperson, Landscape Architect, Interior Designer,