Course code
Qualifications are made up of courses. Some universities call these papers. Each course is numbered using six digits.
Level
The fourth number of the course code shows the level of the course. For example, in course 219206, the fourth number is a 2, so it is a 200-level course (usually studied in the second year of full-time study).
Credits
Each course is worth a number of credits. You combine courses (credits) to meet the total number of credits needed for your qualification.
Subject
Course planning information
Course notes
Communicating and Visualising Design
Explore the fundamentals of visualising and communicating design practice through creative and technical learning. Students are offered two briefs to choose from, each with specialised content. These briefs focus on either: Product Visualisation and Communication or Visualising Space. Students will be able to choose their brief prior to the start of semester on Stream.
Expected prior learning
Practical knowledge and skills in creative arts with an understanding of the design process.
Prerequisite courses
You need to complete the above course or courses before moving onto this one.
General progression requirements
You must complete at least 45 credits from 100-level before enrolling in 200-level courses.Learning outcomes
What you will learn. Knowledge, skills and attitudes you’ll be able to show as a result of successfully finishing this course.
- 1 Utilise information from a variety of sources and relevant contexts to show an understanding of current ideas in contemporary design research to support their project. [Graduate Profile: Matauranga - Understanding, A2]
- 2 Demonstrate an understanding of the role of risk in creative processes through experimentation and questioning. [Graduate Profile: Toi - Creativity, B1]
- 3 Apply a range of processes to explore, develop, reflect on and refine ideas in the studio project. [Graduate Profile: Toi, Matauranga - Creativity, Understanding, C1, C2]
- 4 Combine technique, skills, processes and conceptual understanding to produce creative work. [Graduate Profile: Mohio - Virtuosity, D2]
- 5 Present project work in a clear and considered way and contribute to critical discussion in relation to their project and work of peers. [Graduate Profile: Whanaungatanga - Connectedness, E1]
Learning outcomes can change before the start of the semester you are studying the course in.
Assessments
Assessment | Learning outcomes assessed | Weighting |
---|---|---|
Creative compositions | 1 2 3 4 5 | 100% |
Assessment weightings can change up to the start of the semester the course is delivered in.
You may need to take more assessments depending on where, how, and when you choose to take this course.
Explanation of assessment types
- Computer programmes
- Computer animation and screening, design, programming, models and other computer work.
- Creative compositions
- Animations, films, models, textiles, websites, and other compositions.
- Exam College or GRS-based (not centrally scheduled)
- An exam scheduled by a college or the Graduate Research School (GRS). The exam could be online, oral, field, practical skills, written exams or another format.
- Exam (centrally scheduled)
- An exam scheduled by Assessment Services (centrally) – you’ll usually be told when and where the exam is through the student portal.
- Oral or performance or presentation
- Debates, demonstrations, exhibitions, interviews, oral proposals, role play, speech and other performances or presentations.
- Participation
- You may be assessed on your participation in activities such as online fora, laboratories, debates, tutorials, exercises, seminars, and so on.
- Portfolio
- Creative, learning, online, narrative, photographic, written, and other portfolios.
- Practical or placement
- Field trips, field work, placements, seminars, workshops, voluntary work, and other activities.
- Simulation
- Technology-based or experience-based simulations.
- Test
- Laboratory, online, multi-choice, short answer, spoken, and other tests – arranged by the school.
- Written assignment
- Essays, group or individual projects, proposals, reports, reviews, writing exercises, and other written assignments.
Textbooks needed
There are no set texts for this course.