Level 2 Visual Art Design
2ARD Subject DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Ms A. Blackwell.
Recommended Prior LearningLevel 1 Art
This course leads to: Level 3 Art Design
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.
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.
Level 3 Visual Art Design, Level 3 Visual Art Photography
Approximate Costs and Equipment/StationeryCost $40.00 for specialised equipment and stationery pack. This pack will be issued in class.