Design and Visual Communication Year 10

This course provides students with a strong foundation in design thinking, drawing, and visual communication, with a focus on developing creative solutions to real-world design challenges. Students will explore design ideas related to architecture, product design, and media, and learn how to take a concept from initial sketches to a fully resolved visual presentation.

Throughout the course, students will be introduced to key design tools and techniques, including:

• Formal drawing systems (instrumental drawing)

• Freehand sketching and rendering

• Computer-Aided Design (CAD)

• Presentation and layout techniques

Students will work on a variety of design briefs that encourage both creative exploration and clear communication. Each project is designed to build confidence in presenting ideas visually and to develop a deeper understanding of how design influences our world.

Course Focus:

• Developing creative solutions for spatial and product design challenges

• Learning to visually communicate ideas to a target audience

• Building technical drawing and presentation skills

• Exploring digital tools used in the design industry

Where This Leads:

This is a foundation course for Level 1 DVC, and sets students up for further study in a range of creative and technical areas. From here, students can follow two key pathways:

• Design Technologies – focusing on building and realising physical designs, including fabrication, product development, and construction-related skills

• Art Design – focusing on artistic and conceptual design, including graphic design, character development, and visual storytelling

Whether students are interested in design, architecture, engineering, or the arts, Year 10 DVC offers a valuable mix of creative exploration and practical skill-building to support their future learning.