Craighead Diocesan School Craighead Diocesan School

Level 2 Architectural DVC

12ARC
Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs K. Gray.

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

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.

Departments:

Technology


Career Pathways

Architect, Architectural Technician, Urban/Regional Planner, Civil Engineer, Interior Designer


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.