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2DES - Level 2 Design Art

2DES
Course Description

This is a practical study of graphic design using Adobe Photoshop and art-based processes.

Students explore a range of techniques and choose a project for their 2-panel folio. Processes can include

  • photo manipulation
  • drawing
  • model making
  • digital illustration for graphic novels, magazines and posters.

NZQA L3 Top folio examples

Learning Areas:

Arts, NCEA Level 2 Courses, Visual Arts


Pathway

3DES - Level 3 Design Art

Career Pathways

Animator/Digital Artist, Advertising Specialist, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Artist, Artistic Director, Film and Video Editor, Tattoo Artist, Film/Television Camera Operator, Graphic Designer, Interior Designer


Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Surface tablets or Wacom pen tablets are an advantage for students doing illustration for graphic novels, comics, game concepts.