12DES

Level 2 Visual Arts - Graphic Design

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms S. Bell.

Course Overview:

Building on the skills and knowledge gained in Year 11 Visual Arts, this course delves deeper into design by exploring both historical and contemporary conventions, ideas, and techniques. The majority of the course takes place in the computer suite, where students will learn and create using Adobe Creative Suite.

Course Features:

  • Artistic Exploration: Students will investigate various design concepts and methods, applying them to their own portfolio projects.

  • Year-Long Project: The course includes an in-depth, year-long investigation into a topic of personal interest, enabling students to express original ideas and address pictorial issues influenced by selected artist models.

  • Internal and External Assessment: Internal assignments contribute toward the external assessment, providing a comprehensive evaluation of students’ work.

  • Design Project Ideas: Possible project topics include corporate identity, event promotion, social awareness campaigns, product design, 3D modeling, animation, and moving image. Projects must be approved by the teacher to ensure they align with the students’ skills and goals.

Prerequisites: Completion of Level One Visual Arts is recommended. However, students with relevant prior experience or a strong passion for a career in the creative industries may be considered for enrolment with permission from Miss Bell.

Recommended Prior Learning

Any Visual Arts experience, either at school or otherwise, and a passion or interest in contemporary Visual Design. Any experience in applications such as Photoshop, Illustrator, or other applications will be very useful in helping you in this course. 

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Stationery costs will vary depending on the materials the students already have.
Course fee: $65.00
64 GB+ Memory stick
Laptop/device for working from home
Photoshop suite license from school $40.00 (tbc).

Pathway

Year 13 Painting, Design, Photography, Sculpture or Printmaking.

Career Pathways

Assessment Information

You will have two internal assessments and one external assessment.

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.

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

Course selection will depend on the option lines and student numbers. There is no guarantee that the courses you select now will all be available for you in 2024.