Level 2 Design
Option Description
Teacher in Charge: Miss M. Cunningham.
In this course students will be designing logos, posters, website, merchandise for a festival or for their own brand. They will be introduced to industry level software such as Illustrator and Photoshop. Students will be introduced to the design process and how to manage and organise a project. There will be the opportunity to use the vinyl cutter, laser cutter and 3D printers to make finished products.
Recommended Prior Learning
Level 1 Art or HOD Approval
Pathway
Art design is great for students who are considering a career in graphic design, fashion design, animation, marketing and product design.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This option is eligible for course endorsement.
External
NZQA Info
Visual Arts 2.2 - Use drawing methods to apply knowledge of conventions appropriate to design
NZQA Info
Visual Arts 2.4 - Produce a systematic body of work that shows understanding of art making conventions and ideas within design
Pathway Tags
Architect, Photojournalist, Graphic designer, Creative Director, Print Production Artist, Art Director, Web Designer, Desktop Publisher, Web Programmer, Web Developer, Marketing Designer, Marketing Director, Illustrator, Communications Manager, Visual Artist, Film Producer, Video Maker,
Disclaimer
NCEA Levels 1, 2 & 3 courses will be made up of a selection of the stated standards. This will happen at the beginning of the year with the assigned teacher.