Whangarei Girls’ High School

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:

Develop these skills:	Explore this content:
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.

Year Levels/Departments:

Year 9, Technology

Resources Required

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