NCEA L2 Design
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs D. Cave-Higgins.
Level 2 DESIGN - DES2 is a full year course and is NCEA List A approved.
It provides skills and understanding suitable for Level 2 Design and as a precursor for Level 3 Design. To endorse in Design, students must complete the 12-credit portfolio.
Students will develop a wide range of skills in graphic art design. Digital art opportunities work alongside the traditional paper based artworks.
There are 4 achievement standards; 3 INTERNALS and 1 EXTERNAL with a total of 24 credits available.
This is a course designed for students interested in developing Design skills in a visual format. Students will work to develop the ability to process ideas as a designer. Design thinking provides a structured process that helps innovators break free of counterproductive tendencies that thwart innovation.
- Freehand and digital drawing skills
- Finishing tools including Adobe applications (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
- Graphic design processes
- Basic photography
- Research & Design Principles
- Layout and composition
Level 2 Design (2.2) - Design a front cover for your own magazine.
2022 - Design folios in a student exhibition at the Millennium Gallery.
Level 2 design folio (12 credits)
Course Overview
Term 1
All standards build the understanding needed for completion of the External submission - Level 2 DESIGN portfolio (12 credits).
These two standards will be completed late in Term 1 or early in Term 2.
A.S.91305 - 2.1 - Internal - 4 credits
A.S.91310 - 2.2 - Internal - 4 credits
Term 2
These two standards will be completed late in Term 1 or early in Term 2.
A.S.91305 - 2.1 - Internal - 4 credits
A.S.91310 - 2.2 - Internal - 4 credits
These two standards will start in Term 2 and run parallel with each other. They are both due for completion in Term 4, Week 2.
A.S.91315 - 2.3 - Internal - 4 credits
A.S.91320 - 2.4 - External - 12 credits
Term 3
These two standards continue. They are both due for completion in Term 4, Week 2.
A.S.91315 - 2.3 - Internal - 4 credits
A.S.91320 - 2.4 - External - 12 credits - This is a two-panel portfolio.
Term 4
These two standards are both due for completion in Term 4, Week 2.
A.S.91315 - 2.3 - Internal - 4 credits
A.S.91320 - 2.4 - External - 12 credits - This is a two-panel portfolio.
Semester A
Level 2 Design – 24 credits are available.
12 credits are available from 3 internal standards and 12 credits from the external portfolio.
2.1 - A.S.91305 - Internal - 4 credits
2.2 - A.S.91310 - Internal - 4 credits
2.3 - A.S.91315 - Internal - 4 credits
2.4 - A.S.91320 - External - 12 credits (Portfolio submission)
Successful completion of the 12 credit External portfolio enables course endorsement.
Recommended Prior Learning
This course is open entry. However, some level of experience or understanding about Art or Digital Technology would be an advantage.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Contribution to take home components is expected. This will include specialist papers and folio cardboards.
Pathway
Design and Photography courses are complementary; they go well together. At levels 2 & 3 you may take more than one or two visual arts courses.
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.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Visual Arts 2.1 - Demonstrate an understanding of methods and ideas from established practice appropriate to design
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Visual Arts 2.2 - Use drawing methods to apply knowledge of conventions appropriate to design
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Visual Arts 2.3 - Develop ideas in a related series of drawings appropriate to established design practice
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Visual Arts 2.4 - Produce a systematic body of work that shows understanding of art making conventions and ideas within design