Epsom Girls Grammar School Epsom Girls Grammar School

10 Design & Visual Communication (Full year course)

10DVC
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms M. Dunsmore.


Course Objectives:
Design and Visual Communication teaches students the drawing and design skills needed in areas of design such as Architecture, Engineering and Industrial Design. This course provides a thorough preparation for students considering taking DVC in the senior school. The course has two main areas of learning:

Visual Communication: where students are taught how to use 3D sketching techniques, instrumental drawing skills and computer graphics software to create and express ideas.

Design: where students are taught creative thinking and problem solving skills that enable them to generate and develop design ideas.

Course Content:
The topics covered in this course include:

  • Architecture 1: Studio Design
  • Product design 1: Outdoor Seating design
  • Architecture 2: Presenting Architecture
  • Product design 2: Trinket Box: Computer aided design and 3D printing

Careers information for DVC : https://drive.google.com/file/d/14mrF1StPIUoWnHsjGuaQjVyQtVgzQ4ix/view?usp=drive_link




Learning Areas:

Year 10 Option Selection - Full Year Courses (Select 2-3 subjects), Technology


Pathway

11 Design and Visual Communication, 11 Design Technology

Design and Visual Communication is useful for students who are considering a career in Architecture, Engineering, Landscape Design, Urban Planning, Spatial, Graphic or Industrial Design.