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Design and Visual Communication, also known as Graphics, is for ākonga interested in design and drawing. Ākonga develop visual communication skills and design thinking to explore and solve design problems. Ākonga develop skills in sketching, rendering, drawing and modelling to explore, communicate and present their ideas. In some topics, ākonga are able to have models of their design work 3D printed by Te Kura. Ākonga are encouraged to generate creative and innovative solutions to solve design problems that are set in authentic contexts, and can be customised to suit their interests.
By developing the skills and techniques of Design and Visual Communication, learners will discover how to give form and expression to their ideas. In order to create purposeful and future-focused design ideas, learners must be willing to experiment, develop, respond to feedback, and reflect on their design thinking to improve and refine the design ideas they propose. Ākonga will be able to explore briefs that are customised to reflect individual interests and passions.
No prior learning needed.
| Standard | Description | Version | Credits | Assessment | L1 Lit/Num | UE Lit/Num | Vocational Pathways |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92000 | Generate product or spatial design ideas using visual communication techniques in response to design influences | 2 | 5 | Internal | |||
| 92001 | Use representation techniques to visually communicate own product or spatial design outcome | 3 | 5 | Internal | |||
| 92002 | Develop product or spatial design ideas informed by the consideration of people | 3 | 5 | External | |||
| 92003 | Use instrumental drawing techniques to communicate own product or spatial design outcome | 3 | 5 | External |