02DVC

NCEA Level 2 Design and Visual Communication

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Nirtika Niranjan.


Students will extend their knowledge about how to communicate visually using a range of drawing methods, physical and digital modelling techniques and computer design programs. 

They will explore the design process in detail to learn how to develop creative and effective solutions to design problems. The course will cover specialist information in the areas of both product design for example wearable technology and spatial (architectural) design for example small buildings like a food kiosk.

This course leads on to Level 3 Design & Visual Communication where students will be able to develop their own major project choosing between the areas of product design or spatial design.

Recommended Prior Learning

Students should have at least 12 credits in Level 1 Design and Visual Communication, OR gain the approval of the Head of Department of Technology.

Course Costs

Description Type Value
Course Contribution Contribution $55.00
$55.00

Pathway

Career Pathways

Credit Information

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

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

Total Credits Available: 15
Internal Assessed Credits: 12
External Assessed Credits: 3
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


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


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


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 15
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Course availability is dependent on numbers and staffing, and course entry cannot be confirmed until the beginning of the 2025 school year.