Whangarei Girls’ High School Whangarei Girls’ High School

Year 11 Design and Visual Communication - Design and Manufacturing (THIS COURSE IS NOW FULL FOR 2024, PLEASE CHOOSE ANOTHER COUR

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Course Description

Students work through the design process to solve a range of product design briefs. They will explore design thinking and production methods to create quality outcomes.


Learning Opportunities

In this course you will need to:

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  • Creativity - Students create innovative design ideas/solutions and display divergent thinking. This can be seen in presentation of product design briefs.
  • Explore Product design, looking at design and production techniques.
  • Communication - Develop presentation skills using a variety of media - rapid markers, the Adobe Suite, modelling and prototyping.
  • Work with a design brief and potential clients, exploring constraints and opportunities relevant to their needs.
  • Using information - Use the design process to develop ideas, learning about ergonomics, scale, materials and construction.
  • Jewellery, furniture, sustainability, upcycling, printing, laser cutting and resin and casting.


  • Careers Pathways.


Year Levels/Departments:

Year 11, Technology



Resources Required

Final product $30 - (optional)
Visual Diary - optional (This only needs to be purchased once - Students taking multiple art and/or technology subjects may re use this over the course of the year)
Students also have the option to purchase more specialised materials, equipment or resources for their individual projects (e.g: developing screens for printing vs hand cut, pine vs rimu) they will need to be mindful of this when working through the design process. Students may get the opportunity to work with silver or copper, exploring the process of moulding and casting with precious metals.