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Curriculum Studies Guide 2018
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AS 91341
Develop a spatial design through graphics practice.
(6 credits)
YEAR 13
Status Optional
Prerequisites It is not possible to take up DVC
for the first time at Level 3.Given
the depth of understanding and
advanced nature of the solutions
required at this level, aminimum
of one year’s study of Graphics
would be required. Ideally those
taking this course would have
successfully completed a Level 2
course in Graphics.
Periods per week Five
Description
Level 3 Design and Visual Communication places
an emphasis on individual solutions to problems
selected from architecture, engineering or media
design and the comprehensive and precise
graphic communication of this information.
Emphasis is placed on students selecting
and using the most appropriate methods for
communicating their designs, consistently using
high quality presentation skills and having a good
understanding of the aspects of function and
aesthetics, and the application of these in their
design solutions. Students are free to choose
methods of presentation to a group etc. from
a range comprising portfolio, design sketches,
working drawings, models, mock–ups, photography,
CAD representation, animation, PowerPoint, video,
multi media, oral presentations.
Assessment
Level 3 students will select up to four standards
giving a course credit total of 18 credits. Students
are free to select the standards they wish to
undertake study for depending on their prospective
career directions. Those intending to study
Architecture would most likely select standards
based on spatial design whereas those intending
to study Engineering would base their selection on
product design.
AS 91627
Initiate design ideas through exploration.
(4 credits - external)
AS 91628
Develop a visual presentation that exhibits a
design outcome. (6 credits - internal)
AS 91629
Resolve a spatial design through graphics
practice. (6 credits)
AS 91630
Resolve a product design through graphics
practice. (6 credits)
AS 91631
Produce working drawings to communicate
production details for a complex design. (6 credits)