Macleans College Macleans College

13ADE - Art Design - NCEA Level 3

13ADE
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms K. Ledington.

Recommended Prior Learning

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Entry Criteria

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 extend their understanding and skills in the use of industry standard digital design tools such as Adobe Indesign, Photoshop and Illustrator. Students will develop their own design practice through exploration and engagement in a sustained body of work based on an individual and 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:

Creative Arts, Design & Industry










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All subjects for 2024 are subject to numbers and staff.