Year 13 Digital Technology
13DIG Subject DescriptionDesign 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 spatial design project based on the actual needs and requirements of a client in the architectural or environmental, engineering, or technical illustration design area. At Level 3, DVC students are asked to take charge of a large portion of their own learning with an expectation they complete 1 page of their project per week.
Subject Overview
Term 1
Starting Point Research
A collection of photographs (9-10 photos) of the chosen Starting Point
Starting Point Observational Drawing
Minimum of 4 Drawings
Starting Point 2D Form Exploration Drawing
Minimum of 6x 2D Form Exploration Drawings which consider Function
Abstracting and Extending forms from the Observational Drawing Page.
Starting Point 3D Form Exploration Drawing
Minimum of 6x 3D Form Exploration Drawings which consider Function
Abstracting and Extending forms from the Exploration Drawing Page.
Design Movement Collage Page
A collage/collection of photographs (9-10 photos) of the chosen Design Movement
Design Movement Model Collage
1x Paper/Card Model
10 High Quality photographs laid out on an A3 page
Design Movement Model Observational Drawing
Minimum of 6x 2D/3D Observational Drawings which consider Aesthetics
Abstracting and Extending forms from the Model Collage Page.
Design Movement Model Form Exploration Drawing
Minimum of 6x 2D/3D Form Exploration Drawings which consider Aesthetics
Abstracting and Extending forms from the Observational Drawing Page.
Initial Design Brief and Specifications
Brief of what is being designed
Specifications of what the design will need to do to be successful
Identified Key Factors
Term 2
Site Plan
Site PlanSite plan of 2x locations which can be done by hand or on photoshop.
Developed Key
Compass
Sun Path Identified
Stakeholder Interview and Summary (Homework Only)
Interview for your stakeholder
Completed Interview with Stakeholder
Profile of Stakeholder
Summary of information gathered
Site Analysis
Site Analysis on both locations including a pros and cons list
Research on the landscape topography
Topographic Map and Analysis
Consider construction issues based on Key Factors
Initial Ideas 1
Minimum of 12 3D elevations based off your starting point drawings, showing a clear Aesthetic connection to these Pages.
Initial Ideas 2
6x 3D Presentation Drawings based on your first Initial Ideas Page.
Indicate 3 Drawings you will turn into concepts
Concepts Page 1
1x Presentation Drawings based on the chosen Initial Ideas page, developed further.
Minimum of 2x Elevation drawings.
Concept Evaluation
Material Swatches
Drawings relate to starting point (both aesthetic and function)
Concepts Page 2
1x Presentation Drawings based on the chosen Initial Ideas page, developed further.
Minimum of 2x Elevation drawings.
Concept Evaluation
Material Swatches
Drawings relate to starting point (both aesthetic and function)
Concepts Page 3
1x Presentation Drawings based on the chosen Initial Ideas page, developed further.
Minimum of 2x Elevation drawings.
Concept Evaluation
Material Swatches
Drawings relate to starting point (both aesthetic and function)
Final Evaluation
Bubble Diagram and General Floor Plan
3 x Bubble Diagram Ideas
3 x General Floor Layouts
Developed Brief
Developed Brief based on initial brief, reflective of stakeholder interview
Developed Specifications based on initial specifications, reflective of stakeholder interview
Developed Key Factors
Final Floor Plan
Floor Plan of Final Layout of the Interior of Design drawn by hand or on Photoshop
Key of all elements within the Final Floor Plan Drawing
Traffic Flow and Scale
Interior Development 1
1 x Planometric Drawing
1 x One Point Perspective
1 x Furniture Detail
3 x Material Swatch
Interior Development 2 (Homework Only)
1 x Planometric Drawing
1 x One Point Perspective
1 x Furniture Detail
3 x Material Swatch
Term 3
Exterior Development 1
1x Focus Area
1x Sectional Drawing (researched)
1x Presentation Drawing
Exterior Development 2
1x Focus Area
1x Sectional Drawing (researched)
1x Presentation Drawing
Exterior Development 3
1x Focus Area
1x Sectional Drawing (researched)
1x Presentation Drawing
Ergonomics
6x Ergonomic Drawings
Landscape Development Page 1
Create a Birds Eye view of site including all elements and landscaping
Landscape Development Page 2
Evaluation of the land
Photographs of site
Drawn design identifying placement of spatial design
Elevation Page 1
Scaled Elevations
Measurements
Labels and Compass
Elevation Page 2
Scaled Elevations
Measurements
Labels and Compass
Final Two-Point Perspective Drawing
Two-Point Perspective Drawing of Final Design
Landscaping and surrounding area in the background
Evaluation
Final Evaluation talking about Successes, Failures and Improvements/Developments
Term 4
CNC Laser Cut Final Product
Demonstrate understanding of the CNC Laser Machine by designing and cutting a specified object. This includes providing evidence of CNC Limitations, Bed Calibration, Machine Set up, and Health and Safety.
Final Evaluation
Design and Visual Communication, Technology
Career Pathways
Mining Engineer, Architectural Technician, Surveyor, Civil Engineering Technician/Draughtsperson, Fashion Designer