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Design and visual communication

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Design and visual communication is the study of using ideas to create material and digital technology products. Learn how to develop and use design styles to communicate visual designs.

NCEA Level

Levels 1 to 3 out of 3

Study towards

  • University Entrance

  • Vocational Pathways

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Level 1

Design and visual communication

Study towards
  • NCEA Level 1

Level 2

Design and visual communication

Study towards
  • Vocational Pathways
  • NCEA Level 2

Level 3

Design and visual communication

Study towards
  • University Entrance
  • NCEA Level 3

Level 1,

Study towards NCEA Level 1
Ako mō te NCEA Taumata 1,

This subject can get you credits towards NCEA Level 1.

How NCEA works

Level 2,

Study towards Vocational Pathways
Ako mō ngā Ara Ahumahi,

This may get you credits towards these Vocational Pathways.

  • Construction and Infrastructure
  • Creative Industries
  • Manufacturing and Technology

Vocational Pathways show how the skills and knowledge you gained in this subject relate to different industries.

About Vocational Pathways - Ministry of Education

Study towards NCEA Level 2
Ako mō te NCEA Taumata 2,

This subject can get you credits towards NCEA Level 2.

How NCEA works

Level 3,

Study towards University Entrance
Ako mō te Urunga ki te Whare Wānanga,

This subject is approved for University Entrance (UE). You need at least 3 approved subjects to get UE.

About University Entrance – NZQA

Study towards NCEA Level 3
Ako mō te NCEA Taumata 3,

This subject can get you credits towards NCEA Level 3.

How NCEA works

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Subject

Computer science

NCEA Level2-3

Computer science is the study of software and hardware programming and systems. Learn how to design, develop and test digital information.

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