Marlborough Boys’ College Marlborough Boys’ College

NCEA L2 Design

DES2
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs D. Cave-Higgins.

Recommended Prior Learning

This course is open entry. However, some level of experience or understanding about Art or Digital Technology would be an advantage. 

 

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.

Learning Areas:

Year 12 (NCEA Level 2), Arts - Mātauranga Toi


Pathway

NCEA L3 Design, NCEA L3 Photography

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.

Career Pathways

Animator/Digital Artist, Advertising Specialist, Copywriter, Software Developer, Patternmaker, Architect, Architectural Technician, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Artist, Film and Video Editor, Baker, Tailor/Dressmaker, Boat Builder, Tattoo Artist, Print Finisher, Cabinet Maker, Carpenter, Cutter, Fashion Designer, Sewing Machinist, Graphic Designer, Interior Designer, Painter and Decorator, Communications Professional, Telecommunications Engineer, Industrial Designer, Jeweller, Technical Writer, Editor, Make-up Artist, Graphic Pre-press Worker, Dietitian, Visual Merchandiser, Information Technology Architect, Exhibition and Collections Technician, Media Producer, Production Assistant (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Florist, Lighting Technician, Game Developer, Landscape Architect, Landscaper, Hairdresser/Barber, Printer, Signmaker, User Experience Designer, Network Administrator, Garment Technician



			
					
					Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
										
Contribution to take home components is expected. This will include specialist papers and folio cardboards.