Design and Visual Communication
9DVC1 Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr O. Richardson.
Enjoy all things design? Want to design, create, and make? Then choose DVC.
DVC is about drawing, designing and creating things such as architecture, product design, landscape design, logos and then being able to use the amazing technology we have to offer such as the 3D printers and the laser cutter.
Hands on learning, drawing, designing, creating, making!
Course Overview
Term 1
Term one is learning the fundamentals of design and the skills that will inform everything they do in DVC. Students will learn the basics of technical drawing, and a number of different drawing techniques such as perspective drawing, isometric drawing and oblique.
Term 2
We will move to using technology to communicate our design. This means students will be able to use the laser cutter and 3D printer to showcase their designs. The class will use industry level programs to use the laser cuter and 3D printer.
Term 3
The class will start to learn about the design process. Students will work in designing their own tiny house and work through a project to resolve a design. Once they have come up with a final design, the class will be able to make physical models of their design.
Term 4
Students will design a landscape for a specific outdoor area, focusing on environmental sustainability, aesthetics, and functionality. This project encourages creativity, planning, and practical application of design concepts.
Year 9 Option Subject - Express and Create
Career Pathways
Animator/Digital Artist, Architect, Architectural Technician, Building and Construction Labourer, Building and Construction Manager, Cabinet Maker, Carpenter, Civil Engineering Technician/Draughtsperson, Fashion Designer, Graphic Designer, Interior Designer, Industrial Designer, Landscape Architect, Landscaper