This course requires 2 options.
Level 2 Visual Art Design
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms A. Blackwell.
Level 2 Design introduces students to a new field in Art which focuses on the development of creative outcomes and ideas using the design process. The course seeks to develop the student’s understanding of methods, ideas, and conventions specific to Design, including the use of computer programs Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to create final outcomes. The 2.5 assessment would only be entered as an alternative to the external portfolio.
The maximum number of credits available to students is 20.
Subject Overview
Term 1
Introduction to design and experimental mark-making in a range of media. A trip to Yoobee for Star Funded Adobe Photoshop training.
This learning also continues in class as part of the course.
Term 2
Development of a poster design for the internal achievement standards. A trip to Yoobee for Star Funded Adobe Photoshop training.
This learning also continues in class as part of the course.
Term 3
Individual program working towards completion of external portfolio.
Term 4
Individual program working towards completion of external portfolio.
Recommended Prior Learning
Level 1 Art
This course leads to: Level 3 Art Design
Approximate Costs and Equipment/Stationery
Cost $40.00 for specialised equipment and stationery pack. This pack will be issued in class.
Pathway
Assessment Information
In this course students will be assessed for a minimum of two internal assessment standards and will then go on to create an external portfolio submission. If they opt out of the portfolio they may be offered an additional internal assessment opportunity.Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
Total Credits Available: 24 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.
External
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
Pathway Tags
Animator/Digital Artist, Illustrator, Pattern maker, Artist, Fashion Designer, Web designer, Textile designer, Graphic Designer, Interior Designer, Technical Writer, Graphic Pre-press Worker, Visual Merchandiser, Game Developer, Photographer, Printer, Sign-maker, User Experience Designer,