09 Design B

Year 9: 1 Semester / The Arts

Australian Curriculum Website: https://v9.australiancurriculum.edu.au/f-10-curriculum/learning-areas/dance_drama_media-arts_music_visual-arts/year-9

Pre-Requisite: Nil

SUBJECT OVERVIEW

Students will be introduced to the world of design in relation to product and career. Design students will explore the design process within units of visual communication projects. Students will focus on both conceptual drawing skills and computer skills based on the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite. Students will set a brief and evaluate their process and designs.

Topics may include

Principles and elements of design
Adobe InDesign/Illustrator/Photoshop tutorials
Graphic design
Design movements
Environmental design
Illustration
Fashion design
Reflection and evaluation
Design and arts specific language and analysis

ASSESSMENT

Students are assessed against the Visual Arts Australian Curriculum achievement standards:

Folio of development relating to design brief and process
Practical products
Visual study: analysis of design features and history of design
Reflection and/or evaluation of others and own design practice

Additional Information

Students may need to purchase additional printing

Last Updated: July 2024

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