1. Year 11 Subject Selection – Visual Communication and Design
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2. Course Description
Visual Communication is a bridge between an idea and its intended audience. The main purpose of this unit is to enable students to develop an understanding of instrumental drawing methods and freehand drawing including drawing from direct observation. The unit involves the study of a range of drawing methods, including relevant Australian Standards conventions. Students develop practical skills in the application of appropriate drawing methods, design elements and principles, and information and communications technology. The unit also introduces students to the diversity of visual communication and the role of the design process in visual communication production.

3. What we Study? Unit 1: Unit 2: Drawing as a means of communication
Design elements and design principles
Visual communication design in context
Unit 2:
Technical drawing in context
Type and imagery
Applying the design process

4. Subject pathway….
The study of Visual Communication Design can provide pathways to training and tertiary study in design and design-related studies, including graphic design, industrial and architectural design and communication design.

5. Extra activities/costs?
Melbourne Museum
Top Designs Exhibition
$40

6. More information…. Mr Dean Hamer dhamer@nagle.vic.edu.au 03 5152 9988
Mrs Sally Bailey