Graphics and Design Year 11

 



NCEA LEVEL:  1

Curriculum Level:  6


Course Length: One Year

Total Credits:  24 (Achievement Standards)

Special Costs$20.00


Entry Requirements: None


Course Outline:

This year the Design Process is accentuated.  Students are given a range of specific problems to solve and within these solutions they must demonstrate their graphic communication and technical skills.


Assessment Outline:

Up to 24 credits can be gained through seven National Achievement Standards.









                                                                                                                       
























Where Does It Lead?

Students who participate in this course gain a greater understanding of the design process and in particular, the presentation and evaluation of their solutions.  Graphics continues on into Years 12 and 13.  For some this course may lead to Design School, Draughting, Architecture or a range of career opportunities in interior design, textile, trade, electronics at the same time enhancing every individual’s ability to communicate concisely.


For Further Information See:

Mr Connell
































Where Does It Lead?

ICT – Year 12 & 13 – students move in a different direction and include more focus with  InDesign and Photoshop.


For Further Information See:

Mrs Boyte














Standard No.

Standard Name

Internal External

Credits

AS90042

1.1 Produce freehand sketches that show design features

Internal

3

AS90038

1.2 Construct and use geometrical shapes and solids to communicate design ideas

External

2

AS90039

1.3 Produce instrumental working drawings

External

3

Total Credits

24

AS90040

1.4 Produce pictorial drawings using instruments and render these drawings

External

4

AS90041

1.5 Produce a mock-up and model

4

AS90037

1.6 Apply a design process and design  principles to identified needs and opportunities

Internal

5

Internal

AS90044

1.8 Present design ideas that show design features and functions

Internal

3