Macleans College Macleans College

12ADE - Art Design - NCEA Level 2

12ADE
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms K. Ledington.

Recommended Prior Learning
Prerequisites:

Open entry.



12 Art Design - NCEA Level 2


Course Statement:This course aims to introduce students to a wide range of design processes, procedures and techniques through the development of an ongoing design project. Students will work towards the completion of two internal Achievement Standards throughout which they will investigate contemporary design practice and develop an understanding of creative design processes and principles. Computer design programs such as Adobe Photoshop, In Design and Illustrator are utilised to extend and refine ideas in the production of a body of practical work. Work from the Internal Achievement Standards will contribute to a two board folio submission which will be assessed for the external component of the course.
This course leads to an ‘approved subject’ for University Entrance.
Topics Covered:
  • Digital and Visual Literacy 
  • Photoshop and Illustrator skills and techniques 
  • Drawing processes and techniques
  • Investigation into practice of Illustration design 
  • Development of project based learning, in the form of 2 panel portfolio
Student Voice:12ADE

Faculties:

Creative Arts, Design & Industry


Pathway

13ADE - Art Design - NCEA Level 3


Disclaimer

All subjects for 2024 are subject to numbers and staff.