12ADS

Level 2 Art Design

Course Description

This is a course designed to introduce students to t

he skills of specialist Art Design. Students choose either Graphic Design or Illustration as their field of practice and will develop their drawing and thinking skills in the context of contemporary design practice. They will work both by hand and with computer graphics programmes and the emphasis will be on imaginative and informed problem solving.



Entry Requirements

11ART or any other Design based subject would be useful but is not always essential.


Contributions and Equipment

Course Contribution $35.00 for materials plus additional printing costs.

Pathway

Career Pathways

Assessment Information

This course is entirely assessed from portfolios of practical material.

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91314 v2
NZQA Info
Visual Arts 2.2 - Use drawing methods to apply knowledge of conventions appropriate to sculpture
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91315 v2
NZQA Info
Visual Arts 2.3 - Develop ideas in a related series of drawings appropriate to established design practice
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91320 v2
NZQA Info
Visual Arts 2.4 - Produce a systematic body of work that shows understanding of art making conventions and ideas within design
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 12
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Pathway Tags

Animator/Digital Artist, Artist, Diversional Therapist, Actor, Advertising Specialist, Patternmaker, Arborist, Architectural Technician, Archivist, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Historian, Artist, Artistic Director, Baker, Metal Worker, Tattoo Artist, Film/Television Camera Operator, Urban/Regional Planner, Chef, Draughtsperson, Cutter, Graphic Designer, Interior Designer, Communications Professional, Industrial Designer, Event Manager, Conservator, Jeweller, Make-up Artist, Curator, Graphic Pre-press Worker, Medical Radiation Technologist, Diagnostic Radiologist, Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Visual Merchandiser, Early Childhood Teacher, Exhibition and Collections Technician, Media Producer, Florist, Game Developer, Gardener, Hairdresser/Barber, Industrial Spray Painter, Primary School Teacher, Joiner, Kaiwhakaako Māori, Nanny/Child Carer, Photographer, Printer, Secondary School Teacher, Teacher Aide, Television Presenter, Telecommunications Network Planner, Animation, Robotics Designer Video and Film: Software Engineer, Makeup and Prosthetics, Animations and Digital Artist, Sound Recording and Production Media - TV, Music Videos Graphics: 2D Animator, Illustrator, Brand and Identity Designer, Packaging Designer, Visual Designer, Computer Finished Artist, Junior Art Director, Textile Designer, Architect, Interior Designer, Video Game Designer, Web Designer, Film and Video Editor, Information Systems, Engineer, Software Developer, Small Business Owner, Website Developer, Website Manager, Research and Development, Product and Support, E-Commerce, Marketing Consultant, Sales and Marketing, ICT Security Specialist,

Disclaimer

Courses are based on student choice, so some courses may not run.