Level 3 Design
Option Description
Teacher in Charge: Miss M. Cunningham.
Students will build on previous skills learnt in Level 2 Design. Students select their own theme and project for the year from a range of possible projects including Graphic design, Illustration, Gaming and Animation projects. They will be given real world contexts and problems to solve. Through practical investigations, students transform knowledge and understanding into creative, critical, and innovative outcomes.
Recommended Prior Learning
Level 2 Design or HOD Approval
Pathway
Scholarship Design or Tertiary Education
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.
This option is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Design 3.2 - Use drawing to demonstrate understanding of conventions appropriate to design
NZQA Info
Design 3.4 - 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: 18
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.
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.