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NCEA Level 2 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 1 Art and/or Graphics, or at the discretion of TIC/HOD.

Students will:
• Research existing designers and styles of graphic design.

• 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.

• Learn some of the technical skills necessary to find employment in the field of commercial art, or to gain entry into recognised schools of design. Students will be trained to use industry-standard computer software.

Students may the opportunity to exhibit their work at the BC Senior Art Exhibition at The Incubator Gallery.


Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Materials, including printing costs $100-$150(approx.)
Possible gallery 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. Students will sign a contract if borrowing department camera and lighting equipment.

Pathway

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: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 8 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
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Your selection does not guarantee course placement. Course costs and standards listed may vary.