NCEA Level 1 Architecture
Course Description
Teacher in Charge:
Learn to design buildings, interiors and landscapes.
Want to design your own house? In this course you'll gain skills in freehand sketching, computer model-making, and physical modelling to create a number of architecture projects. You will learn to take your projects from artistic ideas to practical solutions using design thinking. Take this course to explore a potential career, or just to expand your creative skills.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Course Contribution: $20
Stationery Requirements:
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
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NZQA Info
Generic Technology 1.5 - Demonstrate understanding of how technological modelling supports decision-making
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Design and Visual Communication 1.30 - Produce freehand sketches that communicate design ideas
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Design and Visual Communication 1.33 - Use rendering techniques to communicate the form of design ideas
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Design and Visual Communication 1.34 - Use the work of an influential designer to inform design ideas
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Design and Visual Communication 1.35 - Undertake development of design ideas through graphics practice
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Design and Visual Communication 1.36 - Promote an organised body of design work to an audience using visual communication techniques
Pathway Tags
Architect, Photojournalist, Graphic designer, Creative Director, Print Production Artist, Art Director, Web Designer, Desktop Publisher, Web Programmer, Web Developer, Marketing Designer, Marketing Director, Illustrator, Communications Manager, Visual Artist, Film Producer, Video Maker,
Disclaimer
Standards shown on courses are only an indication and not all may be offered at the time of study.