Level 2 Design and Visual Communication
L2DVC01 Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr D. Middleton.
Recommended Prior LearningIt is highly recommended that learners can sketch and draw or use digital programs to confidently and clearly communicate their ideas, to be successful in DVC.
Design and Visual Communication (DVC) - (Full Year Course)
Design with Purpose | Communicate with Impact
Design and Visual Communication is a creative visual language that helps you solve real-life design problems. You will develop your own Spatial or Product Design project and learn how to communicate your ideas clearly and professionally using sketches, drawings, annotations, digital tools, and 3D models.
This course is perfect for students interested in architecture, product design, marketing, advertising, or visual communication pathways.
What Will You Learn?
Visual Communication Skills
Sketching and drawing techniques
Rapid visualisation to quickly explore and present ideas
Advanced presentation skills using different media (manual and digital)
Design Thinking & Analysis
Explore real-life design problems and how to solve them
Use research and design history to inform your ideas
Learn to think critically and evaluate your own and others' designs
Design Focus Options
Choose between a Spatial Design project (e.g. buildings, interiors) or a Product Design project (e.g. packaging, everyday items)
Explore topics like advertising, marketing, branding, and user-centred design
Understand how environmental and human factors shape design
Digital Tools
Use SketchUp and other software to create accurate 3D models
Apply typography and layout skills to present your ideas visually
Explore 3D modelling and rendering techniques to enhance your presentations
Main Topics
Sketching & drawing for communication
Visual presentation and layout
Design history and research
SketchUp and 3D modelling
Typography and advertising
Architecture and spatial planning
Critical thinking and evaluation
Why Take This Course?
Supports University Approved Level 3 – supports entry into design, architecture, engineering, and creative degrees
Great for developing your design portfolio for tertiary study
Builds real-world creative and communication skills
Ideal for careers in architecture, product design, digital media, advertising, and more
Learning Areas:
Assessment Information
Learners will select one of the achievement standards: Spatial Design or Product Design.
Bring the total credits available in this course to 16 Credits, 13 Internal and 3 external credits
Architect, Architectural Technician, Urban/Regional Planner, Interior Designer, Industrial Designer, Information Technology Architect, Landscape Architect, Landscaper
Course Contribution and Equipment (this value is only indicative)$65 A3 clear Folder, stationery, presentation printing, modelling