DESIGN AND VISUAL COMMUNICATION
HILLCREST HIGH SCHOOL
01 about
Design and Visual Communication (DVC, formerly known as Graphics) is part of the Technology Curriculum at Hillcrest High School. It is an exciting and practical specialist subject that is consistently changing and evolving with the modern world. It can be taken from year 9 right up to NCEA Level 3 and Scholarship!
02 dvc in action
03 what we learn
AREAS COVERED
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Architecture
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Product Design (industrial design)
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Exhibition and Promotional design
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Packaging Design
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Visual communication
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Drawing/Rendering (2D communication)
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Modelling (3D communication)
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Formal Drawing
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Adobe Photoshop
SKILLS
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How to apply design thinking
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Visual literacy
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Creative problem solving
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Digital and physical modelling
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Fundamentals of drawing and presentation
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Ability to critique and analyse ideas
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Drawing on user and environmental needs
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Design refinement and development
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Self management and time management
04 resources
05 stationery
2023 HILLCREST DVC GRAPH PACKS:
This is a requirement for all senior students, and junior students may wish to purchase one.
It includes the following items:
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A3 Black Carry Case
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A3 Cartridge Drawing Pad
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Tombow Monograph Mechanical Pencil
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Carbon Leads Refills 0.5mm HB
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Stainless Steel Ruler 300mm
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Staedtler Eraser
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Molotow Blackliner Chisel Tip
[Mechanical Pencil refills are not a part of the kit but can be purchased through the
DVC Department]
Purchases can be made directly from the Gordon Harris Webstore here.
NOTE: If purchasing your kit online you have the option of choosing to have your kit delivered to you or collecting it from the GH Hamilton store from January 2023.
Delivery charges apply. Please see Gordon Harris Webstore for more details
Replacement items for Graph packs can be purchased via the DVC department at educational prices. Order forms can be collected from Mrs Franklin.
06 contact
Mrs Samantha Franklin (Head of Department)
sfranklin@hillcrest-high.school.nz
Rooms B2 and B3, Technology Department,
Hillcrest High School, Hamilton, NZ.
