At Level 3, students can choose TWO Visual Arts courses.

Course Length: Full Year

Teacher in Charge: Rogan James (JMS)

In this course, students will extend on the skills and knowledge gained in 02DES, and heighten their ability to analyse and decipher the visual world we are all immersed in.

Students will broaden their theoretical understanding of design practice through independent investigation of contemporary designers to influence their work.

COURSE COSTS

Students will be expected to pay a course contribution as part of this course.  This covers the cost of specialist take-home materials, and the amount will be confirmed in 2026.

ACADEMIC COURSE OUTLINE

The following standards will be offered throughout this course:

Achievement Standard 91450 v2 Design 3.3 - Systematically clarify ideas using drawing informed by established design practice

Internal Assessment, worth 4 credits

Achievement Standard 91455 v2 Design 3.4 - Produce a systematic body of work that integrates conventions and regenerates ideas within design practice

External Assessment, worth 14 credits

Total credits available for this course: 18 NCEA Level 3 credits

This course is endorsable

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