Level 2 Design Visual Communication
02DVC Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge:
This course allows students to further develop the skills of graphic design and rendering. Students will be given a series of briefs based on two and three dimensional outcomes. They will develop both drawing and computer design skills to resolve these. Students will be using Adobe Creative Suite as well as 3D software to develop their work along with freehand drawing and other visual communication techniques.
Pathway
Level 3 Art Design, Level 3 Creative Design, Level 3 Design Visual Communication
Contributions and Equipment/StationeryA3 Envelope, Black Waterproof Pen, Coloured Pencils
Student will have the opportunity to purchase A3 paper in class
Recommended Prior Learning
15 credits in 01DVC or with approval from HOLA DVA
Credit Information
| Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.S. 91337 v3 Design and Visual Communication 2.30 - Use visual communication techniques to generate design ideas | 2 |
E |
3 |
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| A.S. 91338 v3 Design and Visual Communication 2.31 - Produce working drawings to communicate technical details of a design | 2 |
E |
4 |
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| A.S. 91339 v3 Design and Visual Communication 2.32 - Produce instrumental perspective projection drawings to communicate design ideas | 2 |
E |
3 |
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| A.S. 91340 v4 Design and Visual Communication 2.33 - Use the characteristics of a design movement or era to inform own design ideas | 2 |
I |
3 |
Y |
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| A.S. 91341 v4 Design and Visual Communication 2.34 - Develop a spatial design through graphics practice | 2 |
I |
6 |
Y |
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| A.S. 91342 v4 Design and Visual Communication 2.35 - Develop a product design through graphics practice | 2 |
I |
6 |
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| A.S. 91343 v4 Design and Visual Communication 2.36 - Use visual communication techniques to compose a presentation of a design | 2 |
I |
4 |
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Total Credits |
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Total Credits Available: 29 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 19 credits.
Pathway options include Graphic Design, Spatial Design, Product Design, Architecture and Creative Industries. It would also be of interest to Business students who are looking to market and design their brand.
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