Level 1 Photo Design
Level 1
Course Code: 1APHD
Who can I talk to: Lisa Purda
The skills learned in Level 1 Photo Design will prepare students for the next steps in their Visual Art learning journey.
Students will establish and generate unique and original creative concepts which prepare them for Level 2 Visual Art courses and beyond. Students will develop their ability to be independent and conceptual thinkers in preparation for their future in an ever-changing world. They will become aware of visual literacy and art theory including use of colour, art movements and symbolism.
Students will gain experience in creating strong visual communication skills that can be used in commercial, educational and/or political contexts. Students will work on a solo or collaborative design project throughout the year on a topic or area of interest of their choice. Students will develop a wide range of digital art making capabilities and can choose to work within the following areas to develop their specialist interests: Graphic Design, Digital Illustration, Character Design, Motion Graphics, Photography and or Cinematography. The main software we use is the Adobe Creative Suite.
However, for more specialist digital creative processes such as illustration and or 3D character design other software such as Blender and Procreate can be used.
Course Information
What Knowledge Will I Develop?
Students will take part in practical workshops which focus on the development of digital imagery for their chosen project.
Students will learn about typographic design through the fonts they select and use to enhance the pictorial representation of their theme or topic. Students will learn to manage their time, set achievement goals and work towards deadlines to achieve success. They will need to commit to regular homework in order to excel in this course. Being creative is not something we turn on and off, it's a part of who we are and how we perceive, process and interact with the world around us.
How Will The Course Contribute To My Qualification?
| Code | Title | Credits | Internal | External | Core | Optional | L1 Literacy | L1 Numeracy | UE Reading | UE Writing | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS91313 | Use drawing methods to apply knowledge of conventions appropriate to printmaking | 4 | y | y | 30-11-2021 | ||||||
| AS91312 | Use drawing methods to apply knowledge of conventions appropriate to photography | 4 | y | y | 30-11-2021 | ||||||
| AS90917 | Produce a finished work that demonstrates skills appropriate to cultural conventions | 4 | y | y | y | 15-04-2021 | |||||
| AS90916 | Produce a body of work informed by established practice, which develops ideas, using a range of media | 12 | y | y | 30-10-2021 | ||||||
| AS90915 | Use drawing conventions to develop work in more than one field of practice | 4 | y | y | 24-06-2021 | ||||||
| AS90913 | Demonstrate understanding of art works from a Māori and another cultural context using art terminology | 4 | y | y | y | 08-11-2021 |
Credits: 20 (with 12 additional optional credits avaialble).
Does this course provide a pathway to University Entrance? Yes
Entry Requirements
It is preferable for students to have studied Year 9 and 10 Art but is not compulsory. Students may choose this option if they have a passion or interest in developing creative skills in digital art making best practice.
Course Related Costs
No course costs for students.
Companion Subjects
Level 1 Art, Level 1 DIT
Subject Combination Notes
Not applicable
