Macleans College Macleans College

13ADE - Art Design - NCEA Level 3

13ADE
Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms K. Ledington, Mrs R. Winn.

Course prerequisites

Entry requirements 2025

13 Art Design - NCEA Level 3

Course Statement:This course develops skills and understanding based in contemporary design practice. The concepts explored provide a valuable basis for further study in Art and Design in related fields at tertiary level. Ongoing portfolio work will enable students to develop their own design practice and extend their skill in the use of industry standard digital design tools such as Adobe Indesign, Photoshop and Illustrator. Students will develop their understanding of design conventions through engagement in a sustained body of work based on an individual, self-driven proposal. Students have the opportunity to submit for Visual Arts Scholarship.
This is an 'approved subject' for University Entrance.
Topics Covered:
  • Understanding of established design concepts, contexts and practices
  • Developing knowledge of digital tools including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Indesign.
  • Developing digital and visual literacy.
  • Production of a three A1 panel portfolio in response to a selected brief




Student Voice:13ADE
Faculties:

1 - NCEA Courses Level 2 and 3, Creative Arts, Design & Industry Courses




			


				






    

        
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All subjects for 2025 are subject to numbers and staff.