Whangarei Girls’ High School

Level 3 Design and Visual Communication*

Course Description

Students work individually through the design process to solve an architectural or product problem in the community. They will explore design history and visual communication methods to create quality outcomes for an audience.

Learning Opportunities

In this course you will need to:

Develop these skills:	Explore this content:
Creativity - Students create innovative design ideas/solutions and display divergent thinking. This can be seen in presentations, spatial and product design briefs.	Explore spatial or product design, looking at influential architects and designers from the past.
Communication - Develop presentation skills using a variety of media - rendering chalk, rapid markers, the Adobe Suite, Sketchup, digital and physical modelling.	Present design ideas in an exhibition.
Using information - Use the design process to develop ideas and explore options.	Work with a design brief and site, exploring constraints and opportunities relevant to client needs.
	Use the design process to work through a design brief.
	Students leave with a portfolio of design work.

Year Levels/Departments:

Seniors, Technology

Resources Required

Stationery (optional) - graphic pens, pencils, scissors, glue sticks, rapid markers.
Final Product $30.00 - (optional)