Level 2 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 L2 Design or Photography course inclusive of an external portfolio. Students who are interested in developing art design and photography skills are encouraged to enroll.
The credits earned in this course are internal assessed credits only.
The completion of this course provides a pathway into Level 3 Design and/or L3 Photography.
Course Overview
Term 1
2.2: Use drawing methods to apply knowledge 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
2.2: Use drawing methods to apply knowledge 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
2.3: Develop ideas in a related series of drawings appropriate to established design practice
Credits: 4
For this internal assessment, students will be learning the fundamentals of Photoshop and Illustrator. The learning is around identity and branding. The final product is a typographic logo.
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Visual Arts 2.2 - Use drawing methods to apply knowledge of conventions appropriate to design
NZQA Info
Visual Arts 2.2 - Use drawing methods to apply knowledge of conventions appropriate to photography
NZQA Info
Visual Arts 2.3 - Develop ideas in a related series of drawings appropriate to 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