Design and Visual Communication Level 3

This advanced course offers students the opportunity to engage deeply with both architectural and product design through a combination of conceptual development, visual communication, and technical drawing. It is ideal for students who are pursuing pathways in the creative industries, construction and infrastructure, or manufacturing and technology sectors.

Students will be guided through a design portfolio project, applying real-world processes to develop, refine, and communicate their ideas using both manual and digital drawing techniques, including CAD software. A key component of the course is the production of a set of industry-aligned working drawings, supporting students’ understanding of professional design and documentation standards.

Key Features:

• Opportunity to work towards Scholarship in Design and Visual Communication

• Focus on both creative ideation and technical communication

• Development of a tertiary-ready portfolio for design, architecture, or engineering programmes

• Public exhibition of student work at the end of Term 3

Pathways and Careers:

This course contributes to achievement in the Creative Industries, Construction and Infrastructure, and Manufacturing and Technology vocational pathways. It is especially relevant to careers such as:

• Architect

• Product Designer

• Engineer

• Interior or Spatial Designer

• Carpenter or Builder

• Media Designer

• Quantity Surveyor

• Advertising or Marketing Manager

Whether your goal is to enter a design-focused profession or gain transferable skills for a range of technical and creative careers, Level 3 DVC offers the foundation, structure, and creative freedom needed to refine your ideas and communicate them with precision and impact.