Level 2 Visual Arts - Design
2ARD Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr G. Hambridge.
Who would be interested in this course?Any student with an interest in Art. It is preferable to have Level 2 credits achieved from one of the following Level 1 courses - 1ART, 1ADM, 1PHO.
If new to Art, students must seek approval from the HOD of Visual Arts (Mr. Hambridge).
Some ability in freehand drawing and an understanding of how to use Adobe Photoshop or Adobe Illustrator is required.
Exclusions: a maximum of TWO Visual Arts courses may be taken at Level 2.
LEARNING ACTIVITIES: Design related research, e-learning, drawing, scanning, illustration, designing, digital photography, digital painting, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, folio presentation, exhibition of artwork.
This course leads to Level 3 Visual Arts Design / Photography / Painting and tertiary study for a wide range of careers: graphic design, product design, display design, interior design, concept art, game design, spatial design, architecture, packaging, magazine and book design, animation, illustration, computer graphics, fashion design, textile design, photography, creative industries, and education.
Faculties:
Pathway
Level 3 Photography, Level 3 Visual Arts - Design, Level 3 Visual Arts - Painting
Career PathwaysArchitect, Print Finisher, Fashion Designer, Landscape Architect, Animator/Digital Artist, Patternmaker, Architectural Technician, Artist, Artistic Director, Tattoo Artist, Mechanical Engineer, Urban/Regional Planner, Civil Engineering Technician/Draughtsperson, Graphic Designer, Interior Designer, Graphic Pre-press Worker, Printer, Signmaker
Contributions and Equipment/StationeryAll course related materials for use in class will be supplied by the school. It is highly recommended that a 16GB USB flash drive is purchased and that students sign up for the discount priced Adobe license offered by the school, which will allow students access to Abode Photoshop at home. Students are also recommended to visit the National Art Supplies website and purchase the design pack which includes a sketchbook and drawing materials.