NCEA Level 3 Visual Art - Design
13ARD Subject DescriptionTeacher 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.
Learning Areas:
Assessment Policy & Procedures 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.