Entry Recommendations: Any NCEA Level 2 Visual Art subject or entry in consultation with the Head of Visual Arts Faculty.

Course Outline: This course will involve two parts:

1. Workbook studies and practical submissions covering artist research, drawing and media studies and idea development.
2. Portfolio – an externally assessed three-panel folio which is thematically linked and demonstrates a range of media and development of ideas.

Skills developed in the course:

• Understand and analyse contexts, meanings and technological influences related to the production and value of design in artists and their own work.
• Apply understanding from research in to materials, processes and techniques to extend and refine skills within design.
• Generate, analyse clarify and regenerate ideas and options within design using a systematic approach.
• Research and analyse approaches and theories related to design practice and critically reflect, respond to, and evaluate art works.

Course Costs: $150 to cover Art materials and digital printing.

Assessment: Components of this course will be selected from the following standards to suit individual learning needs.