Year 10

CURRICULUM LEVEL:  4 and 5

Course Length: 1 semester (2 terms)

Special Costs: $8.50

Entry Requirements: None

Course Outline:

Graphics is a tangible dimension of general literacy in that students are able to create graphic images to communicate complex ideas.  Students develop their ability to visualise ideas and transfer them into physical form for others to conceive.  To enable this to happen a wide range of drawing styles are taught.

The programme will include:

            Freehand sketching

            Design process and presentation

            Orthographic projection

            Isometric drawing

            Plane geometry

            Surface Developments

            Oblique views

            Perspective images

            Computer generated images

Focus Essential Skills:

                •Communication

                •Problem Solving

                •Physical

Assessment Outline:

Graphics will be assessed against specified Achievement Objectives and existing Graphic aspects.

Where Does It Lead?

In Years 11, 12 and 13 Graphics becomes a year long course where students complete a full programme of NCEA Achievement Standards.  This programme will enhance every student’s ability to communicate clearly.  For many it will lead to tertiary training and a career in one of the broad fields of Design within our increasingly technological world.

For Further Information See:

Mr Connell