Question 1

What is NCEA AS 91065 about?

Accepted Answer

You need to create 3D technical drawings using special paraline techniques (like isometric or oblique drawings) to show how your design ideas work and what they look like from different angles. Your drawings must use proper instruments and follow technical drawing rules to make your design clear and easy to understand.

Question 2

What do students need to do for AS 91065?

Accepted Answer

1. Use instrumental drawing techniques (ruler, compass, set square) to construct accurate paraline drawings (isometric, oblique, or other paraline methods) 2. Draw your designs to show all the visible surface features and overall shape clearly 3. Include technical details like internal components or hidden features that aren't obvious from the main view 4. Create multiple related drawings (such as exploded views, sectional views, or cut-away views) to explain different parts of your design 5. Use precise measurements and accurate line work to communicate complex design features in depth

Question 3

What's the difference between Achieved, Merit, and Excellence for AS 91065?

Accepted Answer

Achieved: You produce paraline drawings that show your design and describe the main features using proper drawing techniques. Merit: You produce paraline drawings with good detail that clearly show both visible surfaces and technical features (like internal parts or complex shapes). Excellence: You produce accurately measured, precisely drawn paraline drawings with multiple views (exploded, sectional, or cut-away) that thoroughly explain all the technical features and how the design works.

Question 4

What mistakes do students typically make in AS 91065?

Accepted Answer

1. Not using proper instrumental drawing equipment or techniques—drawings look hand-sketched rather than precisely constructed with rulers and instruments 2. Only showing one view of the design without additional drawings to explain technical features or how parts fit together 3. Missing internal details or technical information that would help someone understand how the design actually works

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