11DIG

Year 11 Digital Technology

Subject Description

Design and visual communication is where students learn to use a range of design conventions and drawing techniques to communicate their design solutions. They will initiate a product design project based on the actual needs and requirements of a client in the product or environmental, engineering, or technical illustration design area.

Subject Overview

Term 1
Designer Research
An image of the designer
A short biography of the Chosen Designer
Influences that the designer has gained or given throughout their career
Aesthetical Characteristics
Functionality Characteristics
Techniques and Materials used from the Designer

Mood-board of Chosen Designer
9 – 10 Images of products or architecture that has been designed by the chosen designer

Existing Product Research
3 images of products/architecture designed by the chosen designer.
3 images of the chosen intended design outcome.
3 x Bullet points under each image explaining an aesthetical or functional aspect of the 6 images.

Ideation (6 x Initial Ideas)
6 Images of products/architecture from the chosen designer.
6 x Initial Ideas that are inspired by each image.
Annotation Required
Required to show in depth material quality

Concepts Page 1 – 3 Ideas/Concepts
3 Isometric Freehand drawings of Developed Concepts from the Ideation Page.
2 x Elevation Drawings of each Concept (Front and Plan View)
Annotation Required
Required to show in depth material quality

Term 2
Developments – Aesthetic (Freehand drawing and rendering)
One Drawing of the final chosen Concept
4 x Isometric Drawings changing the aesthetic of one feature of the design (dependant on the subject matter)
4 x Isometric Drawings changing the aesthetic of one other feature of the design (dependant on the subject matter)
Annotation Required
Required to show in depth material quality

Development – Ergonomics (Freehand drawing and rendering)
Elevation of drawing with all dimensions of the design.
A drawing of how the design is held
A drawing of how the design is used
A drawing of how the design works. E.g. How the lid of a takeaway cup is used (twist top or pull).
Annotation Required

Development – Function Freehand drawing and rendering)
Cross Sectional Drawing
Exploded Drawing
Annotation Required

Term 3
Presentation Drawing (Freehand)
Final Isometric/two-point perspective drawing of final design.

Final Evaluation
Final Evaluation of design on the successes, failures and improvements. (How does it relate to Designer).

Term 4
Consolidating and refining

Pathway

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

Total Credits Available: 15 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 3 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91063 v5
NZQA Info
Design and Visual Communication 1.30 - Produce freehand sketches that communicate design ideas
3
3
3
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91066 v4
NZQA Info
Design and Visual Communication 1.33 - Use rendering techniques to communicate the form of design ideas
3
3
3
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91067 v5
NZQA Info
Design and Visual Communication 1.34 - Use the work of an influential designer to inform design ideas
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91068 v5
NZQA Info
Design and Visual Communication 1.35 - Undertake development of design ideas through graphics practice
6
6
6
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 15
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0