Level 2 Art Design
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: C. van der Walt.
This course will give the grounding required for Year 13 Art Design UE. It will involve students in a range of graphic design activities. By following a systematic approach they will develop their understanding of contemporary, typographic and illustrative design, the use of appropriate design tools and how to use established practice to develop their own ideas.
METHODS OF ASSESSMENT:
All work for the two internal assessments will be presented in an A3 clear-file. The body of work for the external assessment is submitted across 2 A1 folio boards. Work will be completed both by hand but mainly on a computer device.
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Recommended Prior Learning
Previous Art / Design study – preferably a minimum of 15 credits from NCEA Level 1 Art or Art Design and Photography.
A student may not do more than one of Art L2, Art Design L2 and Art Photography L2 without the permission of the HOD Art.
Pathway
Introduction to Graphic Design
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.
External
NZQA Info
Visual Arts 2.2 - Use drawing methods to apply knowledge of conventions appropriate to design
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Visual Arts 2.3 - Develop ideas in a related series of drawings appropriate to established design practice
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Visual Arts 2.4 - Produce a systematic body of work that shows understanding of art making conventions and ideas within design