NCEA Level 3 Visual Art - Design
Although this years timetables are yet to be finalised, course selection is now finished. Any changes to student courses will now take place next year.
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs A. Angell-Donaldson.
Visual Art - Design
Prerequisite: 16 credits in Level 2 Art and /or Graphics, or at the discretion of HOD.
Students will:
• Research existing designers and genres of design. Students can then confidently incorporate these styles into their own original work.
• Work in the context of given Design Briefs. These projects may cover a range of disciplines such as Composition, Typography, Corporate Identity, Design for Print, Rendering Techniques and Digital Photography.
• Produce a large portfolio of original work for the external examination. (Note: This is time consuming and requires a high level of commitment.)
• Learn some of the technical skills necessary to find employment in the field of commercial art, or to gain entry into recognized schools of design.
Students may the opportunity to exhibit their work at the BC Senior Art Exhibition at The Incubator Gallery.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Materials $100- 150 approx. (to cover digital printing costs)
Possible gallery/art trip $50 – 150 range.
Adobe Creative Cloud licenses will be available; the annual cost is approximately $10.
Laptop - Please refer to the school website for the computer specifications for this subject.
Whilst the department has a limited number of cameras, they may not always be readily available for student use. Therefore, students are encouraged to bring their own camera. Students will sign a contract if borrowing department camera and lighting equipment.
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.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
Total Credits Available: 26 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 14 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.
External
NZQA Info
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Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 26
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.
Disclaimer
Your selection does not guarantee course placement. Course costs and standards listed may vary.