Level 2 Design
DESGN202 Course Description Recommended Prior LearningThis course is suitable for students who are looking towards a university pathway. Successful completion of the Design101 course is strongly recommended. Students who have not completed may be considered at the discretion of the Head of Department, Digi and Design Tech. Those who have no prior experience will struggle and will need to put in extra time and effort outside of the class time.
BIG QUESTION: Can my designs be inspired by what has been before?
In doing this course, the students will have the opportunity to develop design skills by exploring and refining their own designs. This course involves two major projects (an architectural and exhibition project) and an external. Students follow the Design Process to research and develop work on a range of personal projects.
Students will learn skills to communicate information using visual methods. In response to a provided brief, students will develop design solutions for architectural and exhibition projects. This course is aimed at passionate and motivated students, equipping them with resourcefulness and self-management skills which they will be able to draw upon for the rest of their life, whether in a job, at university or in starting their own business.
Learning Areas:
Technology, Digital Technology & Design
Assessment Information
This is an Achievement Standard course. There are two projects and four assessments. There are three internals and one external. Although it is an external, it is internally done and marked externally. There are 16 credits available.