Long Bay College Long Bay College

L2 Design

L2ADS
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms H. Kim.

This course builds on digital and multi-media skills and techniques that have been developed in Level 1 Art and Level 1 Digital Art. The focus is on Graphic Design, a process of visual communication and problem solving through the use of image, typography and other graphic elements. Students will develop skills in generating artwork through a range of processes and become proficient in digital image-making techniques using Adobe software. Illustration and animation options are also available to students.

Students will select their own theme to guide individual design scenarios and briefs. Students will also look to contemporary designers’ ideas to inspire their own artworks.

Faculties:

Visual Arts


Assessment Information

Assessment for the course is by portfolio. Students are recommended to choose a maximum of two portfolio subject in the same academic year.

Pathway

L3 Design



			
					
					Equipment/Stationery and Contributions (indicative only)
										
EQUIPMENT/STATIONERY:

In addition to a laptop computer and some general stationery, specific items for each course will be confirmed at the beginning of each school year.

As an indication, for this course you are likely to need:

- 16GB USB Drive x2 (one to be kept at school for backup storage)



Note: It is highly recommended that students have access to a laptop/computer capable of running Adobe software for home use.



CONTRIBUTIONS:

Course Contributions qualify for a tax rebate from IRD:

(https://www.ird.govt.nz/income-tax/income-tax-for-individuals/individual-tax-credits/tax-credits-for-donations/submit-a-donation-receipt).

										

						

							
								

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									Type
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									Indicative Course Contribution for resources and materials
									Contribution
									$150.00
								

														
							
								

									$150.00
								

							
						

					

										

								


				





    

        
Disclaimer

        
Although we aim to enable every learner to be enrolled in their preferred courses, your selection does not guarantee a course will be available, or that you have approval to take a selected course. Final course confirmation is in January and depends on your final results, and in some cases, class sizes and staff availability.