Year 8 Design and Visual Communication

Design & Visual Communication (DVC) – (One Term Course)

In this course, you will explore how to communicate your ideas visually using drawings and models. You will learn the basics of design thinking, drawing techniques, and how to bring your creative ideas to life.

Whether you're interested in architecture, product design, or just love being creative, this is the place to start!

What Will You Learn?

You will:

• Develop design thinking skills – planning and improving your own ideas

• Learn technical drawing techniques like 2D and 3D sketching

• Use modelling skills to create and test your designs

• Present your ideas clearly using drawing and simple design tools

• Build confidence in showing and sharing your creative thinking

What Will You Do?

Create a range of freehand and technical drawings
Use tools to draw designs accurately and professionally
Make simple 3D models to bring your ideas to life
Work on a fun design project, like a product or space you create from scratch

Why Take This Course?

• A great introduction to the world of design and architecture

• Develop creative and visual communication skills

• Learn how to show ideas clearly using drawing and modelling

• A great starting point for senior DVC or other creative subjects like technology, or digital design