Level 3 Visual Arts - Graphic Design

Course Overview:

This course builds on the skills and knowledge gained in your Year 12 Visual Art Design class. You will explore a range of artistic conventions, ideas, and techniques in design—both historical and contemporary—and then apply them to your own portfolio project. You will select from various design outcomes and work on fulfilling a variety of briefs for your internal and external assessments. Internal assignments will contribute towards the external assessment, with the project being a year-long investigation into your chosen scenario. This project allows you to explore topics that matter to you and express your original ideas while incorporating the design conventions of your selected artist models and design eras.

Possible scenarios include corporate identity, event promotion, public awareness campaigns, or experience design. The methods and media used to respond to your briefs may include computer graphic design, fine arts techniques, illustration, digital painting, moving image design, 3D modeling, product design, and more—depending on your skill set and ability level. Students will be encouraged to follow their strengths and focus on what they wish to pursue in tertiary education or in the workforce.