9DVC

Year 9 Design and Visual Communication

Course Description

The Design & Visual Communication course aims to introduce students to a variety of drawing skills. They will have the opportunity to work through a design brief using the skills and techniques developed in class.


Learning Opportunities

In this course you will need to:

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  • Creativity - Students will explore innovative design ideas/solutions.
  • Students look at architecture & interior design - soft furnishings, materials, colour, furniture, use of space etc.
  • Communication - Students will develop skills to visually communicate their design ideas.
  • Sketching techniques using isometric, perspective, oblique and rendering.
  • Using information - Use the design process to develop ideas and explore options.
  • Modeling floor plans using both digital and physical modeling techniques.
  • Problem solving and critical thinking through drawing and visual communication.
  • Explore Pinterest for design inspiration.


Resources Required

All students need: pens, pencils, ruler, eraser, glue stick, highlighters, coloured pencils, scissors for all classes
Final product - $12.00 Optional