12 Graphics
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms M. Dunsmore
Graphics helps students to acquire the visual and design thinking skills used in fields of design such as Architecture, Engineering, Industrial Design and Spatial Design.
The course has two main areas of learning:
DESIGN: We aim to develop students’ ability to be innovative by developing creativity and critical thinking. Students work on design projects based in fields such as Architecture, Product Design and Graphic Design.
VISUAL COMMUNICATION: students learn to use a range of visual techniques to develop design ideas. These include sketching, instrumental drawing, CAD, modelling and computer graphics applications. Students learn how to visually communicate the details of their ideas to others.
Course content: Students will complete 3 design projects during the year including:
- Architecture Project: Students will study the work of an Architect. Students will then incorporate the main principles of this study into their own architectural design for a train station.
- Product design: Students will use sketching and 3D CAD software to develop a product for use in a designer bathroom.
- Presentation design: Students will design and produce a presentation of one of their solutions from above. Skills taught will include layout and composition techniques and use of computer applications.
Recommended Prior Learning
Students need to have completed the 11GRA course.
Pathway
Credit Information
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
Total Credits Available: 19 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 3 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 16 credits.
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Disclaimer
We aim to enable every student to have the course that they prefer, however, some courses have limited places or pre-requisits that may restrict the student's choice.
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