Curriculum Leader: Mrs J. Jacobsen.
Recommended Prior LearningAt least 14 credits in NCEA Level 1 Art or negotiation with Curriculum Leader.
This course will offer students the opportunity to learn about design, advertising, marketing and communication through research and practical investigation. Students will use their own drawings, photographs, artistic influences, Illustrator and Photoshop to create a 2 panel portfolio of work for the external assessment.
Internal assessments 4 credits. External assessment 12 credits.
Animator/Digital Artist, Advertising Specialist, Patternmaker, Architect, Architectural Technician, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Artist, Beauty Therapist, Tailor/Dressmaker, Tattoo Artist, Film/Television Camera Operator, Fashion Designer, Graphic Designer, Interior Designer, Jeweller, Editor, Make-up Artist, Graphic Pre-press Worker, Lighting Technician, Game Developer, Landscape Architect, Photographer, Garment Technician
Course CostsAs students will be using Illustrator and Photoshop for their design work it is advisable (but not compulsory) for students to have these programmes on a home computer.