Waiopehu College Waiopehu College

NCEA Level 3 Art Design - Creativity in Action

13DES
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr A. YATES.

Recommended Prior Learning

It is helpful to have studied Fine Art, Design or Photography at Level 2.



By following the design process and using a myriad of traditional and digital mark making techniques you will select and resolve a design brief with your creative flair and passion.

You will learn to use Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign to design publicity, event or business of your choice.  You will explore various elements of design which include typography, illustration, image-making, product branding, website design, user experience design, and animation.  By the end of the course you will be able to understand how to visually communicate your ideas to a wider audience.  There is now an option to submit your work as a digital portfolio for the external standard for those interested in animation or time based projects.


(Work from 2020 Level 3 Waiopehu Design Students)


Departments:

Art


Career Pathways

Business Analyst, Software Developer, Patternmaker, Architect, Architectural Technician, Baker, Tailor/Dressmaker, Boat Builder, Naval Architect, Urban/Regional Planner, Cutter, Fashion Designer, Sewing Machinist, Industrial Designer, Technical Writer, Graphic Pre-press Worker, Florist, Landscape Architect, Landscaper, Printer, User Experience Designer, Garment Technician, Animator/Digital Artist, Copywriter, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Artist, Artistic Director, Film and Video Editor, Beauty Therapist, Tattoo Artist, Entertainer, Film/Television Camera Operator, Graphic Designer, Interior Designer, Event Manager, Jeweller, Make-up Artist, Curator, Demonstrator, Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Visual Merchandiser, Exhibition and Collections Technician, Media Producer, Lighting Technician, Game Developer, Hairdresser/Barber, Model, Photographer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Signmaker


Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Course Contribution: $80 (this includes all art materials)
Stationery Requirements: Included in course contribution


Disclaimer

Standards shown on courses are only an indication and not all may be offered at the time of study.