2DESI

2 Design

Course Description

Learning Area Leader: Mrs M. Millar.

Learners will develop practical design art making skills within the field of design through theoretical and practical unpacking of design conventions from contemporary design practice. A body of design artwork will be created solving the design problem of branding a new cafe in the Selwyn environment. Branding artwork will be presented in a designer's workbook and design portfolio of finished works.


Skills/content you will cover in this course 

  • How to see and think about the world like an artist

  • How to create a body of artwork like a designer

  • An understanding of different design methods, techniques and conventions through practical application and analysis.


Skills you need to be successful in this course - be curious, bring a good work ethic, be open to constructive feedback and willing to try new things, learn from mistakes and be able to work independently. Good time management skills are essential. 

This course is useful for or will lead to - this course will lead to a level 3 art course and a tertiary pathway in design or the creative industries leading to a career or work as an artist, graphic designer, art curator, community arts coordinator, web developer/designer, in the film or game industries. Learning to look, think and create like an artist leads to a unique set of anaylsis and problem solving skills that is sought-after in the modern work place. 

Recommended Prior Learning

A Level One Art course

Additional Course Specific Contributions & Equipment/Stationery

Course-related Art Kits are required in this course and will be purchased by the school and charged to learner accounts. This will be approximately $35.

Optional Items - Recommended for home purchase and use
Students would benefit from having their own DSLR camera, camera bag and SD card for external folio work. * There are limited school cameras available for learner use.
A laptop that is capable of running current Adobe Creative Cloud software would be beneficial.
Adobe Creative Cloud software is available to purchase from the school $10.00 for students enrolled in this course.

Pathway

Career Pathways

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
Internal Assessed Credits: 8
External Assessed Credits: 12
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91310 v2
NZQA Info

Visual Arts 2.2 - Use drawing methods to apply knowledge of conventions appropriate to design


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

Disclaimer

Please note that course assessment and costs/equipment may change.