Level 1 Photo Design
Level 1
Course Code: 1APHD
Who can I talk to: Mr Pressnell
Students will develop skills to be high level independent creative thinkers, able to establish and generate unique and original creative concepts which prepare them for Level 2 study and for creative industry and tertiary level. Students will develop a wide range of capabilities in the area of Design and Photography. Students will develop capabilities in Digital Drawing, Image Editing, Photographic studio skills, Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality using the Adobe Creative Suite, whilst at the same time enhancing their independent learning skills for a changing future world. They will take part in practical workshops which focus on the development of photographic knowledge and skills by producing imagery based on their chosen theme or company. They will also establish a broad practical understanding of design, visual communication, identity and branding. Students will develop the ability to come up with original concepts based on future focused needs in a fast changing world. Students will also develop the capability to use industry standard software to a high level to create digital artworks.
Course Information
What Knowledge Will I Develop?
Recommended for students interested in creative design, photography and digital art making for a future focused world. Excellent choice for those who are keen to develop creative thinking abilities and applying them to a variety of design and photographic professional outcomes. An ideal foundation for L2 Art Design, L2 Photography and L2 Motion Special Effects.
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
Satisfactory achievement from previous level of study;
Course Related Costs
No course costs for students.
Companion Subjects
Level 1 Art, Level 1 DIT
Subject Combination Notes
Not applicable
