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Year 11 Visual Communication Unit 2 Outcome 1 

Students examined the relationships between design, place and time, and learnt about the influence of context when designing environments in which to work and play. Students analysed how design examples from architecture reflect and respond to their surrounding context, while considering how designers draw inspiration from other times and places.

Students identified an environmental design problem specific to the area on the north side of the main building at GEC. After reframing an environmental design problem in the form of a brief, students gathered inspiration from both contemporary sources and historical design movements and traditions as they engage with the VCD design process.

Student presented an environmental design solution that draws inspiration from its context and a chosen design style in the form of a model and architectural plans and elevations. 

Bernadette McIvor

Head of Visual Arts & VCD Teacher