Year 11 Diploma - Architectural DVC
11ARC Subject DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs K. Gray.
Topics CoveredThis subject will build on students' knowledge of visual communication, design knowledge and graphics practice they have studied at Year 10. 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 CAD (Computer-Aided Design)
* Modelling
Year 11 Diploma - 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 for engagement, feedback and collaboration.
Prerequisites:
* Two semesters of Year 10 Graphics is recommended.
* 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.
Departments:
Assessment Information
1. Develop 1: Shop Design Interior and Exterior Architecture
2. Develop 2: Landscape, seating and playspace design
3. Present 1: Visual Sketching and Rendering Portfolio
4. Present 2: Digital CAD Portfolio
Animator/Digital Artist, Mining Engineer, Advertising Specialist, Copywriter, Sales and Marketing Manager, Patternmaker, Architect, Architectural Technician, 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
Subject Costs$20 may need to be spent on stationery items, as needed, will be charged to accounts.
Purchase of yearly Creative Cloud license (approx. $8 organised as 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.