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 like freehand, rendering, CAD and instrumental working drawings. 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. The skills and techniques required to visually communicate developed outcomes learnt at year 10 will be enhanced to the expectations required at year 11 Note Design and design modification is something that everybody is doing all the time. This course is extremely relevant to anyone aspiring to progress to higher forms of learning like Tertiary, Trades, Manufacturing, Architecture, Engineering or just being an inventor or innovator. https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/ncea/subjects/graphics-dvc/levels/ The work centres around finding solutions to given problems. Skills and techniques involved include: freehand sketching, instrumental drawings, both orthographic and pictorial (3rd angle and isometric/Oblique) Presentation quality, rendering techniques This course leads into Level 2 DVC


The Teacher

Damer Farrell

0Students 5 Courses

My teaching experience, both at school or online is extensive. I have had other jobs like driver tester, Professional photographer,managed motels, driven buses to name a few. I am experienced with the wood / metal trades as well as Graphics DVC, laser cutting,CAD, Word processing just to name a few. I see myself as a coach or facilitator to get you over the line with marketable skills. Whanau involvement is encouraged. I like to see the funny side of life and know that there is always a solution for any problem. Life is about problem solving and decision making based upon research and making good choices. I believe that the more essential skills you have the greater you are "Pandemic Proof", employable and more content within yourself. Stay positive with me; Damer Farrell

Course Details

Rendering to show tone and material
Use the characteristics of designer to inform design ideas
Freehand drawing to show aesthetics and function of a design idea
Use CAD 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
27 Jan 2025
21 Nov 2025
English

Yes
NCEA Level 1
No
Standard No * Standard title credit value Internal/External
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

$1976.00

2 - 20

Offered by

Buller High School
Buller High School

Level (NCEA)

Yes - L1

Course Dates

27 Jan 2025

till 21 Nov 2025

Duration

School Year

Taught in

English

Overall Rating

Learning Exchange

1.00 placement

OR Cost

$1976.00

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