Level 3 Art Design & Photography
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms E. Heslop.
This course is designed for students who are new to Design and Photography, or do not have a sufficient foundation of skills to enroll in a L3 Design or Photography course inclusive of an external portfolio. Students who are interested in developing art and design skills in these two disciplines in preparation for other creative courses are encouraged to enroll.
The credits earned in this course are internal assessed credits only. This course is not a UE approved course.
Course Overview
Term 1
3.2: Use drawing to demonstrate understanding of conventions appropriate to photography
Credits: 4
For this internal assessment, students will be exploring compositional approaches in photography to create a photography book. The learning is around how to make vs take a photograph, and to create a resolved body of work resulting in a specific project.
Term 2
3.2: Use drawing to demonstrate understanding of conventions appropriate to design
Credits: 4
For this internal assessment, students will be learning the fundamentals of Photoshop and Illustrator. The learning is around digital drawing inclusive of artist models research and digital collaging. The final product is a series of 5 digital outcomes using a range of artist models that explore a concept.
Term 3
3.3: Systematically clarify ideas using drawing informed by established design practice
Credits: 4
For this internal assessment, students will continue their learning of the fundamentals of Photoshop and Illustrator. The learning is around identity and branding. The final product is a typographic logo.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Design 3.2 - Use drawing to demonstrate understanding of conventions appropriate to design
NZQA Info
Photography 3.2 - Use drawing to demonstrate understanding of conventions appropriate to photography
NZQA Info
Design 3.3 - Systematically clarify ideas using drawing informed by established design practice
Disclaimer
Courses will only run based on minimum entries
Selecting a course does not guarantee entry into this course
You may apply for an exemption if you do not meet the prerequisites of a course or if the course requires this for entry
Standards offered can be altered at the discretion of the HOF or HOD of the Department
Some standards in NCEA courses might be optional depending on student strengths