Extend and challenge your design thinking. Specialise in either Architecture or Product Design and explore the heritage of design as a source of inspiration for more creative design solutions.

Qualification: NCEA Level 2

Entry requirements: 15 Credits at Level 1 

Content/Skills: The concepts and skills covered in Level 1 are extended. Ākonga are given the opportunity to experiment with and master a variety of new methods of presentation. Ākonga will select a product design or architectural project to develop well considered design solutions. An emphasis on creative and exciting design that defies convention is at the forefront of the projects.

Standards completed:

Internal standards: 
Develop a spatial design through graphics practice - 6

Develop a product design through graphics practice - 6

Develop a presentation of design ideas - 4

Use the characteristics of a design era or movement to inform design ideas - 3

External standards:

Use visual communication techniques to generate design ideas - 3

Field Trips: World of wearable arts and Weta studios in Oct/Sept, field trips to visit architectural sites.

Course Costs: Please be aware that this course has a ‘take home’ component. By selecting this course you are agreeing to meet full costs for materials that are required. These costs are: $25

In order to provide industry standard learning we use a variety of software. A contribution towards the costs of licensing this software may be requested.

Grants may be available to eligible students to support with any course costs.

Assessment: A mixture of internal and external standards will be offered totalling 16 credits. assessments are in the form of portfolio submissions

Where does it lead? NCEA Level 3.

For further information see Mr Frier.