GRA1

Graphics - NCEA Level 1

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr R. Healy.

This is a project based course that covers four areas:
-Technical Drawing and Design.
- Architectural/ Environmental Design.
- Product/Technological Design.
- Research Projects.
Students have to provide their own stationery (available at Resource Centre).

Recommended Prior Learning

Completion of Year 10 Graphics to a satisfactory level or Head of Technology Department approval

Pathway

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 92000 v2
NZQA Info
Design and Visual Communication 1.1 - Generate product or spatial design ideas using visual communication techniques in response to design influences
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92001 v3
NZQA Info
Design and Visual Communication 1.2 - Use representation techniques to visually communicate own product or spatial design outcome
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92002 v3
NZQA Info
Design and Visual Communication 1.3 - Develop product or spatial design ideas informed by the consideration of people
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92003 v3
NZQA Info
Design and Visual Communication 1.4 - Use instrumental drawing techniques to communicate own product or spatial design outcome
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0