| L1DVC | L1 Design & Visual Communication (Graphics) | 15 credits | Yr: 11 | |
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 | 10 credits internally assessed, 5 credits externally assessed. Students will complete these through various internal project work. | |||
| Costs: | ||||
| $65 materials cost, which includes pens and pencils, erasers, printing, specialist graphics drawing and rendering equipment, all paper and card, clearfile display books, 3D printing or modelling materials, software costs, etc. All stationery and course materials are covered in this fee, and there is no need to purchase any special stationery. | ||||
| Prerequisites: | ||||
| Must have completed the year 10 graphics course. Exceptions may be made with Head of Faculty approval. Students should also have an interest in creative design, innovation, and developing new ideas and solutions to design problems. |
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| Learning Strategies: | ||||
| Students will be involved in design activities and briefs and be expected to describe and illustrate products or systems using a range of drawing methods relevant to the different stages of development. They may also be expected to use mock-ups and modelling to explore problems and evaluate final solutions in terms of a design brief. Work will involve a range of hand drawing techniques, along with 3D modelling, animation, and computer presentation. | ||||
| Main Areas of Study: | ||||
| Design & Visual Communication is a creative, hands-on course that explores the full spectrum of visual design—from architecture and product design to graphic design, sketching, and 3D modelling. It’s the perfect blend of artistic creativity and practical problem solving. Students will learn how to communicate ideas clearly and effectively using both traditional drawing techniques and modern digital tools. Along the way, they’ll tackle real-world design challenges and apply a structured design process to develop thoughtful, innovative solutions. Whether you're sketching a concept by hand or building and animating a 3D model on screen, you’ll gain the skills and experience to bring your ideas to life in ways that are both visually powerful and functionally sound. This course is ideal for students with a passion for design and an eye for detail, and can lead to exciting career pathways in architecture, product and industrial design, graphic/media design, animation, and more. |
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