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Design and Visual Communication

Aims: In Design and Visual Communication, students learn to apply design thinking towards
a product and/or architectural brief. They will gather information and develop their
prototype against aesthetic and functional properties through a series of steps. Using
graphic design, students will present their work in an exhibition. Practical skills include
sketching, models and digital mediums.

Competencies: This subject aims to nurture courageous students who can problem solve
using innovative thinking. Students will investigate and be influenced by human societal,
environmental, historical and technological factors.

Pathways this course contributes towards: This subject leads into Creative Industries,
Business, Engineering, Architecture, Industrial and Graphic Design.

Other essential information: No prerequisites.

For further information see: Ms Greig.

Level 1 Proposed Assessments
Standard Standard Title Credits Vocational Pathways
CI PI SI S&C M&T C&I
91066 Use rendering techniques to 3
communicate the form of design
ideas
91067 Use the work of an influential 3
designer to inform design ideas
91068 Undertake development of design 6
ideas through graphics practice.
91069 Promote an organised body of L 4
design work to an audience using
visual communication techniques
91063 Produce freehand sketches to 3
communicate design ideas
L = standard counts towards L1 literacy credits

CI = Creative Industries PI = Primary Industries SI = Service Industries
S & C = Social and Community Services M & T = Manufacturing and Technology C & I = Construction and Infrastructure

Internally Assessed Externally Assessed