Question 1

What is NCEA AS 91069 about?

Accepted Answer

This standard asks you to create a presentation of your design work that looks organised and professional, using visual design techniques to communicate your ideas clearly to other people. You need to show you can choose what to include, arrange it well on the page, and make it visually interesting and appropriate for your audience and the design brief you've been given.

Question 2

What do students need to do for AS 91069?

Accepted Answer

1. Select and present the key features of your organised body of design work to suit your audience 2. Apply visual communication techniques (like layout, composition, typography, colour, and imagery) to make your presentation clear and professional 3. Ensure your layout and visual impact are appropriate to your design brief and the people you're presenting to 4. Demonstrate accurate and precise execution of the techniques you've chosen 5. Present your work (which must include your own student-generated designs) in a way that communicates your ideas convincingly

Question 3

What's the difference between Achieved, Merit, and Excellence for AS 91069?

Accepted Answer

Achieved: You present your design work in an organised way using some visual communication techniques that work for your audience and brief. Merit: You deliberately select and use visual techniques (layout, composition, visual impact) in ways that are clearly suited to your context and audience. Excellence: You create a high-quality, convincing presentation that shows precise and accurate execution of visual techniques, with strong visual impact and attention to detail throughout.

Question 4

What mistakes do students typically make in AS 91069?

Accepted Answer

1. Presenting work without a clear sense of organisation or structure — the audience can't follow your thinking 2. Using visual techniques that don't suit the brief or audience, or using them inconsistently across the presentation 3. Showing careless execution (like misaligned elements, inconsistent spacing, or poor-quality images) that undermines the professionalism of the presentation

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