13 Art Design
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms A. Whittaker.
Course Content
This course will be designed to build upon and develop the student’s knowledge from Level 2 Art Design.
Students will be allowed to develop their own theme/brief to form the basis of their design work for the year. The internal assessments (4 credits each) are integrated to create a body of work from which students can develop their own ideas and interests to produce the externally assessed part of the course (14 credit folio board).
The design folio will be broken down into sub-briefs which could include
- Logo and branding design.
- Promotional work (poster/flyers etc).
- Illustration or character design.
- UX design (website/app etc).
- Animation.
- Product – book, business, merchandise.
Objectives
- Develop critical, lateral and creative thinking skills in Design.
- Extend knowledge of design conventions and contemporary design practitioners.
- Use a digital workbook to document design processes and idea development and resolution.
- Develop a body of work within chosen field of design practice.
NOTE: It is highly recommended for students wishing to study Design at this level to have access to Adobe Creative Cloud.
Extra curricular activities that can extend students in Visual Arts include:
GDC_arts - Ongoing competitions, Arts Council, external Art and Photography competitions, Art lunchtime activities, Summerfest, School Art Exhibition, displays, assisting with School Production, and community projects.
Recommended Prior Learning
- 16 credits at Level 2 Art Design or Photography or approval of HOD.
- Merit or Excellence credits recommended for students wishing to do Scholarship.
Subject and Associated Costs
Course Costs: $60.00 This includes visual diary, design equipment, large format printing costs and three folio boards.
Associated Costs: $10.00 approx. 1 year Adobe Creative Cloud Licence – optional but recommended.
Pathway
3D Animator
Book Illustrator
Computer Animator
Layout Artist
Motion Graphics Artist
Storyboard Artist
Video Game Director
Web Developer
3D Modeler
Cartoon Artist
Game Level Designer
Logo Designer
Multimedia Designer
UI UX Designer
Visual Effects Artist
Book Cover Artist
Comic Book Artist
Graphic Designer
Medical Illustrator
Print Designer
Video Game Designer
Web Designer
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This subject is eligible for subject endorsement.
This subject is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Design 3.2 - Use drawing to demonstrate understanding of conventions appropriate to design
NZQA Info
Design 3.3 - Systematically clarify ideas using drawing informed by established design practice
NZQA Info
Design 3.4 - Produce a systematic body of work that integrates conventions and regenerates ideas within design practice
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 22
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.
Pathway Tags
Animator/Digital Artist, Business Analyst, Software Developer, Patternmaker, Architect, Architectural Technician, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Artist, Sound Technician, Baker, Tailor/Dressmaker, Boat Builder, Naval Architect, Urban/Regional Planner, Cutter, Fashion Designer, Sewing Machinist, Trainer, Graphic Designer, Interior Designer, Industrial Designer, Jeweller, Technical Writer, Make-up Artist, Graphic Pre-press Worker, Visual Merchandiser, Exhibition and Collections Technician, Florist, Game Developer, Landscape Architect, Landscaper, Photographer, Printer, Signmaker, User Experience Designer, Garment Technician,
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Disclaimer
It is important that you complete your option selection by the due date to enable you to have your preferred course of study. Course availability is dependent on numbers and staffing, and course entry will be confirmed at the beginning of the school year.