Level 2 Art - Design/Photography
AD200 Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Colin Palamo.
Recommended Prior LearningLevel 1 Art or in consultation with HoD.
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.
Learning Areas:
Detailed Course Outline 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.
Level 3 Art - Design/Photography, Level 3 Art - Painting/Printmaking
Career PathwaysAnimator/Digital Artist, Diversional and Recreational Therapist, Aeroplane Pilot, Artist, Tattoo Artist, Film/Television Camera Operator, Fashion Designer, Graphic Designer, Interior Designer, Conservator, Jeweller, Curator, Graphic Pre-press Worker, Visual Merchandiser, Early Childhood Teacher, Exhibition and Collections Technician, Florist, Lighting Technician, Nanny/Child Carer, Photographer, Signmaker, Valuer, Garment Technician
Equipment/StationeryAll 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.