Question 1

What is NCEA AS 91066 about?

Accepted Answer

This standard asks you to use hand-drawing techniques (like shading, highlighting, and shadows) to show what an object actually looks like in your design drawings. You need to demonstrate that you understand how light hits a 3D object and creates different tones and textures on its surface to make it look realistic and convincing to someone looking at your work.

Question 2

What do students need to do for AS 91066?

Accepted Answer

1. Show tonal qualities by indicating where light hits the object and how it creates shadows and highlights 2. Demonstrate how light affects the three-dimensional shape and surface qualities of your design object 3. Apply rendering techniques consistently across your drawings to show materials, texture, colour and finish 4. Use shading, reflections and shadows to communicate realistic surface qualities 5. Make your rendered drawings convincing enough that an audience can understand the actual form and appearance of your design idea

Question 3

What's the difference between Achieved, Merit, and Excellence for AS 91066?

Accepted Answer

Achieved: You use basic rendering techniques to show light, shadow and tonal qualities on your object, demonstrating an understanding of how 3D form and surface qualities work. Merit: You apply rendering techniques consistently and carefully throughout your drawings to clearly show the object's shape, materials, texture and how light realistically affects it. Excellence: You skilfully apply rendering techniques to create a convincing, realistic representation that effectively communicates the form and surface qualities of your design to your audience.

Question 4

What mistakes do students typically make in AS 91066?

Accepted Answer

1. Using rendering techniques unevenly or inconsistently across the drawing, leaving some areas poorly rendered while others are well developed 2. Not showing a clear understanding of how a single light source creates tonal variation across the object's surface 3. Relying too heavily on outlines rather than using tone, shadow and highlights to actually communicate the three-dimensional form and surface qualities

Rendering techniques

Your assessment resources

More in this subject

Other Technology - Design and Visual Communication standards · Level 1 · Year 11

Next year — Technology - Design and Visual Communication Level 2 · Year 12

Videos & study resources

Related standards