DES202

Level 2 Design (DES202)

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Miss E. Blackmore.

Our Design course in the Visual Arts focuses on some of the following areas: logos, magazine spreads and covers, posters and other brand concepts. Students are encouraged to be innovative and to build on their prior knowledge of art and design techniques studied in either Level 1 Visual Art or Level 1 Design and Photography, finding creative and innovative ways to present ideas and capture audiences. Students will be encouraged to push the boundaries of the media they use, developing their own style in their design work. Students will study the work of established designers and artists to inspire their own work and gain an insight into the nature of graphic design in the world. Teaching will encourage students to be self-directed and independent learners who will take ownership of their own portfolio of work. A range of approaches will be used including sketching, collage, photography, digital processes, found materials and installation work.

Design will enable students, who have an interest in the creative industries, to use industry standard software packages and will prepare them for a future in a range of Design careers. Students will be expected to ideally have their own laptop running the Adobe Suite for use in this subject.

 



Recommended Prior Learning

Level 1 Visual Art, Level 1 DAP

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

1 x A4 Visual Diary, 1 x A3 flip folder, 1 x Fine liner (0.3 or 0.5), $55 Art pack purchased through College.
Required Equipment: BYOD (not Chromebook or iPad)

Pathway

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 20
Internal Assessed Credits: 8
External Assessed Credits: 12
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

POLICY
It is the policy of Sacred Heart College Lower Hutt to have school-wide policies that inform parents and students of the criteria for administering all Assessments for National Qualifications.