Design & Visual Communication

Design and Visual Communication is a subject where students solve real world design problems. They do this with freehand sketching, some technical drawing and CAD programs on computers.

Students are taught how to design using sketching, technical drawing, computer drawing and presentation techniques. Design and Visual Communication is about designing and communicating ideas through the use of sketching,
model making, technical drawing and computer drawing.

The course is made up of design projects such as Go Kart, Sleepout, Gift Box and Child’s Toy.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course teaches students to solve design problems using visual techniques. It uses freehand and computer techniques to produce drawings and models. It covers the rendering of illustrations and the layout and presentation of work.

Areas of Design and Visual Communication are:

• Visual communication (Freehand sketching, Computer drawing, Rendering, Designer study, Design promotion)
• Spatial Design (Bus Shelter)
• Product Design (Moisture meter)

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course teaches students to solve Design Problems using Design and Visual Communication skills. Design and Visual
Communication techniques introduced in Years 9 to 11 are further developed. Advanced 3D computer modelling techniques are studied. Computer and hand drawing skills are taught which allow students to produce a more realistic interpretation of complex information. The process of Design is emphasised. Students are taught to explore a range of possible solutions to given problems.

Areas of Design and Visual Communication are:

• Visual Communication (Visual design ideas, Computer modelling and drawing, Working drawings.)
• Spatial Design (Tree House)
• Product Design (Desk Lamp)

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This is a course where the student will solve design problems. The skills of problem solving and real world constraints are an integral part of solving challenging design problems. They will have the opportunity to work independently and present their ideas using a variety of Graphics skills that they are comfortable with. These may be computer based, free hand sketches or a combination of both.

Effective presentation and an understanding of how to use a range of skills to arrive at a good design are central to this course.

Areas of Design and Visual Communication are:

• Visual Communication (Generating design ideas, Computer modelling and drawing, Working drawings)
• Spatial Design (Interior/Exterior Building Layouts, Landscaping, etc)
• Product Design (Mechanisms, Product Design, etc)