Level 3 Art Design & Photography
13ARDI Course DescriptionTeacher 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.