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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.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91310 v2
NZQA Info
Visual Arts 2.2 - Use drawing methods to apply knowledge of conventions appropriate to design
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91315 v2
NZQA Info
Visual Arts 2.3 - Develop ideas in a related series of drawings appropriate to established design practice
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91320 v2
NZQA Info
Visual Arts 2.4 - Produce a systematic body of work that shows understanding of art making conventions and ideas within design
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 12
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91325 v2
NZQA Info
Visual Arts 2.5 - Produce a resolved work that demonstrates control of skills appropriate to cultural conventions
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 24
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0