L1 Design and Visual Communication - Full Year

L1 Design and Visual Communication (DVC)

Course Overview

This course is entry level into design that has a focus on learning how to design and how to present developed outcomes using a range of techniques. NCEA L1 Assignments require the learner to research given problems and find solutions that are a best fit and then communicate the function and aesthetics in a visual manner. Skills and techniques involved include: ideation, freehand sketching, instrumental drawing both traditional or CAD, presentation and rendering techniques. The use of CAD as a design tool is recommended such as Google Sketchup. This course leads into Level 2 DVC.


The Teacher

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Andrea Rogerson

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Ki ora, I love design and drawing! I've been blessed to be teaching technology and design for over a decade. I have two lovely grown-up girls and reside in the beautiful South Canterbury.

Course Details

Rendering to show form and materials
Use the characteristics of designers to inform design ideas
Freehand drawing to show aesthetics and function of a design idea
Use CAD, or traditional drawing methods to show their design idea in a Paraline drawing method

Technology
Background in year 10 DVC, Art and or Hard Materials Technology.
TinkerCAD, Google Sketch Up, Floor Planner, Google Suite, Powerpoint or Google Slides, Scanning/Photographing work
School Year
28 Jan 2026
20 Nov 2026
English

Yes
NCEA Level 1
No
Standard No * Standard title credit value Internal/External Completion
92000 v1 Generate product or spatial design ideas using visual communication techniques in response to design influences 5 Internal
92001 v1 Use representation techniques to visually communicate own product or spatial design outcome 5 Internal
92002 v1 Develop product or spatial design ideas informed by the consideration of people 5 External
92003 v1 Use instrumental drawing techniques to communicate own product or spatial design outcome 5 External

Must have access to a computer and be familiar with Zoom. Able to access Google Sketch up through web application. Must have text book Level 1 Design and Visual Communications by Stewart McKissock. Design and Visual communication by Elizabeth McHugh or DVC by Paul Bourdot are also helpful. Must be able to send images to tutor via email or similar. Must involve Deans and / or Parents with their learning. Must meet deadlines and be prepared to do extra to catch-up if required.

Learning Exchange

1.00 placement

OR Cost

$2430.00

2 - 20

Offered by

Geraldine High School
Geraldine High School

Level (NCEA)

Yes - L1

Course Dates

28 Jan 2026

till 20 Nov 2026

Duration

School Year

Taught in

English

Overall Rating

Learning Exchange

1.00 placement

OR Cost

$2430.00

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