L3 Design

NCEA Level 3 Design (3DES)

L3: Design : 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.