Level 2 Art Design
Course Description
Head of Faculty/Teacher in Charge: Mr B. Morrison.
This course encourages students to specialise in Graphic Design or Illustration.
This course blends traditional art techniques with digital tools, focusing on graphic design principles, typography, layout, digital illustration, and character design. Students will learn industry-standard software like Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, the use of drawing tablets and DSLR cameras.
Students have the opportunity to take their work into a variety of final outcomes, including print, digital, laser cutting, and 3D printing.
Course Overview
What is taught in courses varies from year to year. This course could include:
The programme for this course is devised by the student, in collaboration with the teacher, around a theme chosen by the student.
Students are encouraged to be innovative and explore art-making which is relevant to their interests. Existing skills are developed and enhanced, by looking at contemporary and traditional artist role models.
Recommended Prior Learning
To be accepted for this course, students must have earned 10 credits from Level 1 Digital Art, or have received HOF approval.
Pathway
Assessment Information
Through practical projects and portfolio development, students will hone their skills in creating compelling visuals, culminating in a portfolio showcasing their creative skills and design development.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.
External
NZQA Info
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
Click on a career pathway tag to explore more....
Graphic Designer, Animator/Digital Artist, Artistic Director, Artist, Graphic Pre-press Worker, Exhibition and Collections Technician, Interior Designer, Jeweller, Architect, Architectural Technician,
Disclaimer
Please note that courses will go ahead only if student numbers, staffing, and timetabling allow it. Where a subject is oversubscribed, and there are insufficient numbers or resources to create an extra class, a ballot system may be applied.
Costs
The Board of Trustees has again asked to opt into the Ministry of Education donation scheme. Doing so resulted in the ability to waive student fee donations. Kaiapoi High School aims to deliver quality educational courses over and above those that which is funded by the Ministry. It is likely the School will opt into the donation scheme for 2025, however parental contribution for the costs of trips and activities where participation is optional, and/or components not covered by the Government grant, may be requested. We appreciate the financial support our families make to the School.