3DES

L3 Design

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms J. Mears.

NCEA Level 3 Design (3DES)

Design for Global Issues - an exploration of contemporary Design practice

Level 3 Design is a mix of hand and digital based Visual Arts Design. It is a course for students who have achieved  Level 2 Visual Arts Design and want to expand their skills further with  an emphasis on innovative visual thinking skills based on the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals. The course involves a deepening understanding of contemporary Design and Designers.  With an emphasis on extending their knowledge and  use of Typography, combined with Image, for effective Design communication.  In Design students combine hand drawing skills with high level digital skills using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign. This Level 3 course  leads directly to Tertiary and Industry Design pathways within the Creative Industries. Further study in Fine Arts or Design will lead to rewarding career outcomes.

Through a pedagogy of Guidance + Action + Experimentation, students who learn in the Arts Faculty will:

  • Have opportunities to engage and experiment with a wide range of artistic expressions and genres in a safe supportive environment.  
  • Develop a love of the arts as a form of self expression and a leisure activity that supports wellbeing.  
  • Develop the skills and attitudes needed to gain access to further education and/or employment in the creative industries.
  • Understand the role of the arts in the world as a tool for making diverse people/cultures visible and as a tool for social justice.  

Students have the option to purchase a take home stationary kit that includes a visual diary, design pens, and a USB stick. Printing costs are covered by the school.





Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Students have the option to purchase a take home stationery kit that includes a visual diary, design pens, and a USB stick. Printing costs are covered by the school.

Pathway

Visual Arts Design develops visual thinking, idea development and compositional skills. It leads to further study at tertiary level in the Creative and Fine Arts and can lead to rewarding career outcomes.

Credit Information

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

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

This course is approved for University Entrance.

Total Credits Available: 22
Internal Assessed Credits: 8
External Assessed Credits: 14
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91445 v2
NZQA Info

Design 3.2 - Use drawing to demonstrate understanding of conventions appropriate to design


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91450 v2
NZQA Info

Design 3.3 - Systematically clarify ideas using drawing informed by established design practice


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91455 v2
NZQA Info

Design 3.4 - Produce a systematic body of work that integrates conventions and regenerates ideas within design practice


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 14
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 22
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 22

At least 14 Achieved credits are required in an approved subject for the subject to count as an approved University Entrance subject.

Disclaimer

IMPORTANT: Selection of a course does not guarantee entry into the course. Courses may not run due to low numbers, and timetable clashes may occur. Entry into a course may depend on prior performance in the subject area at the Dean and/or Head of Faculty's discretion. In any of the above listed situations, the student will be consulted about alternative courses during the course confirmation process.