Graphics – 10GRA - Year 10
This course is adapted from the Technology curriculum and has a high emphasis on design. Students will learn how to design and represent their ideas on paper. They will also learn about some of the occupations within the industries of fashion, engineering, building and architecture as many of these industries rely on drawings to produce a product or repair something. A part of the class time is set aside for CAD (computer assisted drawing) and the other time is reserved for practical pencil drawings. Year 10 Graphics students will have a good foundation for any Level 1 Design and Visual Communication programme.
Design and Visual Communication – GRA101 - Year 11
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course provides a background for students interested in civil and mechanical engineering, interior and landscape design and marketing. Year 11 Graphics will require students to do some computer work as two of the Achievement Standards require the drawings to be attempted on a computer. Graphics encourages an attitude of enquiry and exploration.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Some drawing experience and a basic knowledge of drawing are required.
COURSE LEADS TO
Level 2 Graphics
QUALIFICATION
Counts towards NCEA Level 1
LENGTH OF COURSE
Full year
COURSE FEES
None. However, students will need to provide drawing equipment.
HOD
Mr J Sandford
Design and Visual Communication – GRA201 - Year 12
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Students will learn to develop their presentation techniques and problem solving skills through a comprehensive range of design related activities. A Level 3 Auto Cad course is also offered to all students, taken at Manukau Polytechnic, which gives an additional 6 credits.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
12 credits in Level 1 Graphics or HOD discretion
COURSE LEADS TO
Level 3 Design and Visual Communication
QUALIFICATION
Counts towards NCEA Level 2
LENGTH OF COURSE
Full year
COURSE FEES
None
HOD
Mr J Sandford
Design and Visual Communication – GRA301 - Year 13
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Students will learn advanced freehand formal drawing techniques C.A.D. (computer assisted drawing) and 3D Solidworks (3 x 3 days at MIT during Terms 1,2 & 3). Students must demonstrate knowledge, skills and imagination while solving problems through a variety of forms of graphic presentation.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
8 Level 2 Graphics credits or HOD discretion
COURSE LEADS TO
All the trades; design-related tertiary courses; draughting; architecture and design
QUALIFICATION
Counts towards NCEA Level 3
LENGTH OF COURSE
Full year
COURSE FEES
None
HOD
Mr J Sandford