Level 2 Architectural DVC
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs K. Gray.
Level 2 Architectural DVC - Architectural Design and Visual Communication
Spatial design is about the designing of three-dimensional spaces in terms of how they are experienced, occupied, or used by people. These spaces can range from those defined by walls and physical elements to those more permeable and determined by ritual, activity, or occupancy. Spatial design incorporates concepts from architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, and urban design. Visual communication addresses how design ideas and outcomes are appropriately presented to the viewer. Design ideas and outcomes are expressed in a manner that displays the learner's thoughts, allowing the engagement, feedback, and collaboration.
Prerequisite:
Year 11 Graphics
Students without prior learning in Technology must discuss intentions with the Head of Department.
Students wanting to be assessed in more than one Technology course must see the Head of Department before finalising courses.
Topics Covered
This subject builds on students' knowledge of visual communication, design knowledge and graphics practice they have studied at Year 11. The aim is to cultivate students' innovative capabilities by promoting creatively and critical thinking and allowing students to gain proficiency in various visual techniques to foster the development of their design ideas.
Topics will include briefs that cover:
* Architectural/Spatial Design
* Design presentation
* Sketching, drawing and media application
* Designing for people
* Exhibition design
* Use of SketchUp and/or other CAD (Computer-Aided Design) means
* Modelling
Subject Costs
$20 may be needed to spend on stationery items, as needed, will be charged to accounts
Purchase of yearly Creative Cloud license (approx. $8 organised as a user license through the school's Adobe account) this will be charged to your account.
There may be costs associated with new modelling software that are yet to be determined - you will be advised at the beginning of the 2025 school year.
(Possibility of needing to purchase a SketchUp licence $80 if the free version becomes unavailable).
A Device: As per school's Device recommendations that will run Photoshop.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Design and Visual Communication 2.30 - Use visual communication techniques to generate design ideas
NZQA Info
Design and Visual Communication 2.33 - Use the characteristics of a design movement or era to inform own design ideas
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Design and Visual Communication 2.34 - Develop a spatial design through graphics practice
NZQA Info
Design and Visual Communication 2.35 - Develop a product design through graphics practice
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Design and Visual Communication 2.36 - Use visual communication techniques to compose a presentation of a design
Pathway Possibilities
Architectural Technician, Animator/Digital Artist, Mining Engineer, Advertising Specialist, Copywriter, Sales and Marketing Manager, Patternmaker, Architect, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Film and Video Editor, Glazier, Tailor/Dressmaker, Biomedical Engineer, Biomedical Technician, Metal Worker, Boat Builder, Naval Architect, Tattoo Artist, Print Finisher, Building and Construction Manager,