Entry Recommendations: Open entry. SMC Foundation Diploma Design & Visual Communication is an advantage. Level 1 DVC students have priority entry.

Course Outline: This course is comprised of two major projects – a product design and a spatial design. Students are provided with the opportunity to extend skills in visual literacy and creative thinking.  Students are required to apply these skills in order to go through the design process and produce a final design solution that meets the brief. Students get the opportunity to promote and exhibit their spatial or product design. They have the opportunity to use a range of media and modes.

Skills developed in the course:

• Sketching and Rendering
• Modelling
• Presentation
• Computer Aided Design

Course Costs:  Students will need some graphic media and instrumental equipment in addition to the Year 11 requirements. 

The course leads to: NCEA Level 3 Design & Visual Communication

Assessment