Length: Semester

Recommended background: None

Content:

Design encompasses three distinct areas:

• graphic design (e.g. design a new airline logo & livery)
• environmental design (e.g. design a house in 2-point perspective)
• product design (e.g. design a new speaker or sneaker)

It emphasises a problem-solving approach to the generation of ideas or concepts, and the development of visual representation skills to communicate resolutions.

NOTE: This course will also include an introduction to digital photography (using D-SLR cameras and Adobe Photoshop).

As per the Years 9 and 10 Band Description, in this semester subject, students are expected to:

• conceptualise and develop representations of themes, concepts or subject matter to experiment with their developing personal style, reflecting on the styles of other designers
• manipulate materials, techniques, technologies and processes to develop and represent their own artistic intentions
• develop and refine techniques and processes to represent ideas and subject matter
• plan and produce works of designs that represent artistic intention
• present and evaluate ideas for displaying works of design
• evaluate how representations communicate artistic intentions in designs they make and view to inform their future design-making
• analyse a range of designs from both contemporary and historical periods to explore differing viewpoints, including Australian/Aboriginal and international designs

Assessment:

Student performance will be determined according to the subject’s Achievement Standards as outlined in the framework of the Australian Curriculum. Grades A to E will be used for reporting purposes. This includes assessment of achievement in both making and responding to works of design.