Visual Arts Design Level 1
11DESA Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr L. Sooula.
Entry RequirementsLevel 1 Art and Design will suit students who enjoy drawing, painting, and design. To be successful at this subject it would be useful if students have some skill in the various artforms we will be doing (drawing, painting, and will learn how to use Adobe Creative Suite with an introduction to Photoshop and Illustrator). Students will need to be able to think creatively and imaginatively to develop ideas. Students would also need to finish off artworks outside of lesson time.
Art and Design - Level 1
NCEA LEVEL1
CODE: 11DESA
This course will focus on the theme of the students whakapapapa (genealogy) and tuakiti ahurea (Identity). Students will learn to develop ideas in this theme through curiosity and critical thinking. As a part or our NZ curriculum students must learn our oral histories which we will do through learning about the Taonga Tuku Iho (local histories) of West Auckland. The main focus of the course is to strengthen skills in:
- Practical ability in drawing, painting and poster design.
- Whakapapa, tuakiri auhurea and local curriculum.
- Critical thinking, Idea development and sustainability.
Success in Level 1 Art will provide students with the basic knowledge and skills that will be useful for studying Level 2 Painting, Design and Design and Visual Communication. This course is also important if students want to study Art and Design based degrees or want to make their career in a creative industry.
Learning Areas:
Pathway
Painting Level 2, Photography Level 2, Visual Arts Design Level 2