03DVC

NCEA Level 3 Design and Visual Communication

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Nirtika Niranjan.


At Level 3, students will utilise and build on the skills and knowledge they have learnt in Level 1 and Level 2 to design and develop their own individual major project in the area of either spatial (architectural) design or product design.

During the year, students will extensively explore the design process to creatively and clearly record the design development process of their chosen main project in detail. They will have the opportunity to explore creative methods of idea generation, apply research, follow an in depth design process and explore their specialty knowledge. The outcome of this major project will be developed into an exhibition that will be designed, installed and presented to an audience.

Recommended Prior Learning

Students should have at least 12 credits in Level 2 Design and Visual Communication.

Course Costs

Description Type Value
Course Contribution Contribution $55.00
$55.00

Pathway

This course can lead into study and future employment in a wide range of creative and design fields, including Architecture, Spatial Design, Furniture Design, Interior Design, Product Design, IT Design, Fashion Design and Film.

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.

This course is approved for University Entrance.

Total Credits Available: 16
Internal Assessed Credits: 12
External Assessed Credits: 4
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91627 v3
NZQA Info

Design and Visual Communication 3.30 - Initiate design ideas through exploration


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91628 v3
NZQA Info

Design and Visual Communication 3.31 - Develop a visual presentation that exhibits a design outcome to an audience


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91629 v3
NZQA Info

Design and Visual Communication 3.32 - Resolve a spatial design through graphics practice


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 16
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 16

Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.

Disclaimer

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