13DSN - Design Art NCEA Level 3
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms K. Lee, Mr D. Jenkins.
13DSN - Design Art NCEA Level 3
Aims of the Course:
This course extends upon the technical and conceptual skills acquired in Level 2 Design. In Design, there isn't a single correct solution. Our students generate authentic briefs and generate distinctive solutions. This form of creative problem-solving is a valuable skill applicable to various academic areas and future endeavours.
Topics:
The course includes an independent project centred on a design scenario chosen by the students influenced by making a positive social change. This project spans the entire year and involves breaking it down into individual tasks, following a creative cycle process. Students can explore and develop a wide range of creative solutions using various skills, media and processes in 2D and 3D informed by established artist models. As part of their learning process, students will learn and become confident with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign and other appropriate software to present their ideas such as After Effects and Blender.
Pathway
Scholarship Design
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
Design 3.2 - Use drawing to demonstrate understanding of conventions appropriate to design
NZQA Info
Design 3.4 - Produce a systematic body of work that integrates conventions and regenerates ideas within design practice
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 18
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.
Disclaimer
Every effort will be made to give students their preferred choice in subjects. However, all courses are subject to availibility of staff and student numbers.