Baradene College
Year 13 Design (Level 3)
Subject Description
Head of Faculty: Ms A. Bade.
Level Three Design offers students an immersive and a largely practical learning experience that combines problem-solving skills with creative design solutions. By integrating these components into the curriculum, Level Three Design equips students with the skills and knowledge needed to tackle complex design challenges, create impactful design solutions, and effectively communicate their ideas to a wider audience. Typography and imagery are integral components of graphic design. Students learn how to select and manipulate typefaces to enhance readability and convey meaning. They also explore how to integrate imagery seamlessly into their designs, ensuring visual coherence and impact.
Learning will include:
- Identifying a real-world context to base their work around. Researching and exploring this context to understand what they are designing and for whom.
- Generation and development of ideas across a related series of Design briefs, including logo, map, ticket and poster design.
- Producing a resolved series of work to present as a portfolio for the end of year submission.
E Puru! E whakahihiko ana ō pūhiko hoahoa. Plug-in! & re-charge your Design batteries.
To design promotional products/outcomes for an event that supports either an environmental, social, educational or cultural issue you are interested in.
Students are only able to select TWO Visual Art subjects at Level 3 (this does not include History of Art).
Subject Overview
Term 1
Students begin the year by identifying a real-world problem or issue to use as the foundation for their design theme. This encourages critical thinking, research skills, and a deeper understanding of societal challenges. By tackling meaningful issues, students learn to apply their design skills in a purposeful and impactful way.
Term 2
Students continue developing their brand, designing a logo and learning how to create a brand that effectively communicates with an audience. Students develop proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite, learning how to manipulate images, create digital illustrations, and design layouts. These skills are fundamental for translating their creative vision into tangible design solutions.
Term 3
During this term students work towards the completion of their three panel folio submission. They will learn how to design various promotional materials such as posters, flyers, and social media graphics. Developing and extending their ideas to ensure that design work demonstrates progression. This involves understanding the principles of layout, composition, and visual hierarchy to effectively engage with their target audience.
Term 4
The presentation of all branding outcomes on the external folio board concludes the student’s year in Design. Overall, the three-panel folio submission serves as a comprehensive showcase of students' design skills, creativity, and ability to develop cohesive design solutions that effectively communicate brand identity to their target audience.
Prerequisites
Preference will be given to students who have achieved 12 credits in NCEA Level 2 Design.
However, discretionary entry will be offered by the Head of Faculty.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Design 3.3 - Systematically clarify ideas using drawing informed by established design practice
NZQA Info
Design 3.4 - Produce a systematic body of work that integrates conventions and regenerates ideas within design practice
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 18
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.
Possible Careers
Animator/Digital Artist, Actor, Advertising Specialist, Copywriter, Sales and Marketing Manager, Software Developer, Archivist, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Artist, Artistic Director, Film and Video Editor, Beauty Therapist, Tattoo Artist, Entertainer, Film/Television Camera Operator, Fashion Designer, Trainer, Graphic Designer, Interior Designer, Communications Professional, Industrial Designer, Event Manager, Jeweller, Make-up Artist, Curator, Graphic Pre-press Worker, Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Early Childhood Teacher, Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Primary School Teacher, Kaiwhakaako Māori, Tertiary Lecturer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Recreation Co-ordinator, Youth Worker, Secondary School Teacher, Teacher Aide,
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