Question 1

What is NCEA AS 91063 about?

Accepted Answer

You need to produce freehand sketches (by hand, no rulers or computers) that show your design ideas clearly. Your sketches should explain what your design looks like, how it works, and why it's designed that way, using different types of sketches like 2D and 3D drawings to show all the important details.

Question 2

What do students need to do for AS 91063?

Accepted Answer

1. Draw freehand sketches completely by hand — no instruments, rulers, or electronic tools allowed 2. Show both 2D and 3D sketching techniques (like isometric, perspective, or oblique views) to represent your design from different angles 3. Describe the design features by showing form, shape, and function so someone can understand what your design is and what it does 4. Include enough detail about how the design is constructed, structured, and how it works 5. Create multiple related sketches (like exploded views, sectional views, or step-by-step sequences) that work together to fully explain your design ideas

Question 3

What's the difference between Achieved, Merit, and Excellence for AS 91063?

Accepted Answer

Achieved: Your sketches show what the design looks like and what it does, with some description of the main features. Merit: Your sketches clearly show the design with proper proportions and include detailed information about how it's built, structured, and functions. Excellence: Your sketches effectively show why the design features are important through multiple related views (exploded, sectional, sequential) that thoroughly explain the design intent.

Question 4

What mistakes do students typically make in AS 91063?

Accepted Answer

1. Using rulers, compasses, or digital tools instead of drawing completely freehand — the sketches must be hand-drawn without any instruments 2. Only showing one view or type of sketch instead of using both 2D and 3D techniques and creating multiple sketches that work together 3. Not including enough detail about construction, structure, or how the design actually works — vague sketches without explanatory information

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