Year: 12 (Stage 2) – Elective
Length: Full Year (20 SACE Credits)
Contact Person: Dan Bradley
Recommended Background: Although not compulsory, study of Stage 1 Visual Art or Design would be beneficial.
Content: Visual Art – Design is a largely practical based course that focuses on the broad design disciplines of product design, environmental design and graphic and visual communication. These disciplines can be broken down into areas such as, but not limited to, toy design, computer game design, fashion design, stage design, furniture, engineering design, concept, prototypes, sustainable interior and exterior design, architecture, branding, illustration, and advertising. This course is designed to be flexible and student driven in terms of specialisation in design fields.
For example, a student may wish to focus on one area of design for the entire year, or they may explore several. Students will follow the design process in the creation of authentic design products, including establishing the brief, research and analysis, idea generation, problem solving process, resolution and evaluation. Theoretical work is embedded within the course through research, annotation and documentation, critical analysis and synthesis and Practitioner’s Statements for all practical work.
Assessment: Students are assessed using the SACE Performance Standards. Students demonstrate evidence of their learning through the following assessment types:
- Assessment Type 1: Folio
- Assessment Type 2: Practical
- Assessment Type 3: Visual Study
Additional Charges: A fee applies to participate in this subject in addition to the CHS Materials and Service charges. This fee is for the SACE Art Show and Gallery Excursion and the approximate cost is $30.
Students may also need to purchase some art supplies.