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Design and Visual Communication, also known as Graphics, is for ākonga interested in design and drawing. Ākonga develop visual communication skills and design thinking to explore and solve design problems. Ākonga develop skills in sketching, rendering, drawing and modelling to explore, communicate and present their ideas. In some topics, ākonga are able to have models of their design work 3D printed by Te Kura. Ākonga are encouraged to generate creative and innovative solutions to solve design problems that are set in authentic contexts, and can be customised to suit their interests.
This online course covers NCEA Level 3 and Scholarship. Ākonga develop their own design briefs, which are based on authentic situations in the contexts of spatial and product design. They are challenged to generate innovative and creative design ideas and carry them through to highly resolved design solutions.
During this process they participate in online discussions and critiques, submitting their work digitally. Ākonga work in a range of different media, both paper-based and digital, and can have some models 3D printed by Te Kura. Final assessments are paper-based and submitted by post. Access to a digital camera or scanner is essential.
No prior learning needed.
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