L3 Art Design
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr M. Hill, Mr J. Montreal.
This course builds upon skills used in Level 2 Art Design. This course focusses entirely on the medium of graphic design. Students will advance their understanding and use of conventions specific to graphic design. This includes producing outcomes for design briefs such as, but not limited to: logo, poster, packaging, website, app, character design, billboards, instagram feeds, merchandise, tickets.
Senior Art is about developing a personal sense of style and approach to making. In Level 3, students choose their own theme that resonates with them. They will research relevant Artist Models and apply the knowledge of this research to their own ideas and original outcomes. Students will predominantly work with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, however, there is scope to explore other design mediums such as laser cutting and Blender for those who are passionate.
Students are expected to manage their time and take control of their project in order to produce a range of outcomes exploring their own point of view as an artist.
This course is aligned with further tertiary study in Graphic Design, User Experience and User Interface Design.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of Level 2 Art Design.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
$45 towards Adobe License (which can be used on personal devices) and large format printing.
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.
This course 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.
Disclaimer
- Some students’ courses may not fit the timetable when it is prepared so you may be contacted and asked to re-choose.
- If you do not make sufficient progress in the remainder of the year (i.e. in your entrance exams, course work and end-of-year exams), you may not be accepted into the subject of your choice