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.
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
Pathway Tags
There are enormous opportunities within the Creative Industries for creative people with creative backgrounds and proven creative thinking skills. Here are just a few career ideas which could spring from studying any of the Arts subjects. Architect, Sales director, Animator, Architectural technician, Artistic director, Copywriter, Curator, Events manager, Game developer, Marketing director, Camera operator, Interior designer, Jeweler, Media producer, Makeup artist, Stage/set designer, Advertising director, Visual merchandiser.,
Disclaimer
POLICY
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