AD200

Level 2 Art - Design/Photography

Although next year timetables are yet to be finalised, course selection is now finished. Any changes to student courses will now take place in January.

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Colin Palamo.

This course is a year-long teaching programme of approximately 3-4 hours per week. The learning focus is on students developing a range of skills specialising in either Design or Photography. The purpose of the course is to model creative idea generation and provide students with a range of approaches to support this way of problem-solving and diverse thinking within the Design and Photography Curriculum. 

On completing the course students will be able to:

  • Generate and develop ideas in a portfolio of work for Photography or Design.

  • Think Creatively and Problem Solve.

  • Understand the particular requirements in preparation for Level 3 Art - Photography/Design.

  • Manage their time well and produce work required at the appropriate level.

Recommended Prior Learning

Level 1 Art or in consultation with HoD.

Equipment/Stationery

All equipment for this course is provided by the school. Students will get full access to the Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator etc) which can be used at school or at home on BYOD devices (Chromebooks will be limited). Students will receive an Art Pack at the beginning of the year which will include - Art making equipment, paper, access to printing and other materials required for the year. DSLR Cameras are available for students to book although having your own camera will be an advantage.

Pathway

Assessment Information

Students will complete either a Design or Photography course depending on the students interests and focus. Students will complete Internal AS2.2 (4 Credits) and External AS2.4 (12 Credits) within their field of Design or Photography. There will also be the option to complete AS 2.3 (4 Credits) if needed. Therefore students will aim to complete at least 16 Credits for the course year with the option of a further 4 credits.

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 40 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 24 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 16 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91310 v2
NZQA Info
Visual Arts 2.2 - Use drawing methods to apply knowledge of conventions appropriate to design
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91312 v2
NZQA Info
Visual Arts 2.2 - Use drawing methods to apply knowledge of conventions appropriate to photography
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91315 v2
NZQA Info
Visual Arts 2.3 - Develop ideas in a related series of drawings appropriate to established design practice
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91317 v2
NZQA Info
Visual Arts 2.3 - Develop ideas in a related series of drawings appropriate to established photography practice
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91320 v2
NZQA Info
Visual Arts 2.4 - Produce a systematic body of work that shows understanding of art making conventions and ideas within design
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 12
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91322 v2
NZQA Info
Visual Arts 2.4 - Produce a systematic body of work that shows understanding of art making conventions and ideas within photography
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 12
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 40
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

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