Graphics - Year 10
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr R. Healy.
Graphics & Design
This is an exciting course in which the students use the design process to solve problems. The emphasis is on getting students to be innovative in the design stages of their work, and then communicating those ideas using suitable graphics.
The uses of different media, modes and modelling are part of the variety of skills that students will be taught.
Key Contexts include: Skills development, Logo Development, Outdoor Cabin/ Mini Bach Project (using CAD) and Designing Portable music players ("Boom Boxes").
Students have the opportunity to gain 3 NCEA Credits at Level 1 - In the Portable Music Player project
Each Term finishes with an in-class design and build challenge – the 200km/h wind blast Survival Shelter, the Sail Boat Race and Finish the Year with the Design Build and Modify Glider Competition.
Come join us in this modern and innovate course.
Recommended Prior Learning
Open Entry
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Design and Visual Communication 1.34 - Use the work of an influential designer to inform design ideas