NCEA Level 2 Visual Art - Design
12ARD Subject DescriptionTeacher 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.
Learning Areas:
Assessment Policy & Procedures Pathway
NCEA Level 3 Visual Art - Design, NCEA Level 3 Visual Art - Painting
Contributions and Equipment/StationeryMaterials, 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.