Year 12 - Design
Students in Year 12 choose one of the four offered Visual Arts domains.
Entry Recommendation
Year 11 Visual Art or on application to Head of Faculty.
Introduction
The aim is to develop an understanding that good design comes from a deeper understanding of cultural conventions that may have connections to other art practices. The student learns that the ability to operate in the design ‘world’ requires a good deal of self-motivation and the development of a work ethic.
Content
This is the entry level for design and students will learn a range of processes and techniques that show how modern design practice is an inter-connection between ‘high art’ and other cultural elements.
Skills
Development of:
Self-management and motivational skills
The ability to determine the appropriate processes to execute a job efficiently. Be that hand skills or computer
Deeper understanding of language and text
Research skills that allow continual development and evolution of concepts
Development of computer skills - Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
Field Trips
Art Trip to Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o and Top Art Exhibition, UC/Christchurch Art Gallery - $60
Course Contribution
$120.00 Class Materials. Materials include Photoshop software, folio presentation board.
Note: Portfolio costs are specific to each student and what digital printing they require for the Design externals at Level 2. Extra Equipment: Laptop of high power, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Premier Pro, After Effects software and a Digital SLR camera are recommended dependent on specific course requirements.
Achievement Standards
Internal
AS91310 - Use drawing methods to apply knowledge of conventions appropriate to design.
✅ Credits 4
❎ UE Reading
❎ UE Writing
External
AS91320 - Produce a systematic body of work that shows understanding of art making conventions and ideas within design.
✅ Credits 12
❎ UE Reading
❎ UE Writing