9 Design and Visual Communication
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Miss J. Durdevic.
A one semester course that extends both practical and theory skills in Architecture and Product design. Those students not involved in year 9 DVC gain knowledge, whilst acting as a developmental refresher for those who completed Year 9 DVC. Further development towards the key areas includes: • Understanding of design ideation and refinement • Understanding of design context and real-world problem solving • Design sketching, crating, rendering • Architecture case studies • Engineering and technical drawing content • Communication design. High end Technology skills; • Adobe Software • Autodesk Software • 3D Printer • Laser cutter • Model making/prototyping
Equipment/Stationery and Contributions (indicative only)
EQUIPMENT/STATIONERY:
In addition to a laptop computer and some general stationery, specific items for each course will be confirmed at the beginning of each school year.
As an indication, for this course you are likely to need:
- USB Drive 16GB
- Kit to be purchased from school.
Note: Requirements will be emailed home and explained in class at the start of each Semester.
CONTRIBUTIONS:
Course Contributions qualify for a tax rebate from IRD:
(https://www.ird.govt.nz/income-tax/income-tax-for-individuals/individual-tax-credits/tax-credits-for-donations/submit-a-donation-receipt).
Description | Type | Value |
---|---|---|
Indicative Course Contribution for resources and materials and DVC Kit Yr 9 | Contribution | $65.00 |
$65.00 |
Pathway
Disclaimer
Although we aim to enable every learner to be enrolled in their preferred courses, your selection does not guarantee a course will be available, or that you have approval to take a selected course. Final course confirmation is in January and depends on your final results, and in some cases, class sizes and staff availability.