Year 13 Visual Art - Design

Course Description:  This is a direct line from the Level 2 Design course based around Curriculum Level 8, and will develop students’ ability to:

• Extend and enhance student’s ability in design drawing programs such as Photoshop, Illustrator and Indesign.
• Allow students to choose from a wide variety of projects that suit their interests, including packaging design, typography, digital and hand made illustration.
• Further exposes students to real world design and introduce them to current design styles and artists.
• Allow students to develop their own personal style in design to focus on their favorite areas.
• Understand how design influences popular culture and sells products.

 Assessment:  Up to 20 credits available at Level 3 including a 3 panel Folio worth 14 credits.  Internal credits can be made up of Design or other Art subjects. Internal and External Achievement Standards are offered.

 Prerequisites: Students are able to take this course for the first time at Level 3 at the discretion of the HOD based on examples of work.  12 credits from Level 2 Design preferred

 Contribution: $30 towards take home components.