LEVEL 1, 2 & 3
PART TIME STUDY FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

Not ready
to leave school?

Are you committed to a creative industries pathway but not yet ready to leave school?
Study part-time and gain more design credits towards NCEA.

Part-time courses at The Design School let you study design in a commercial style studio with industry level equipment but continue with the other subjects you love.

Course options - 30 weeks per year, one or two days per week, 9am-3pm or; one day per week plus one week blocks in each term holiday.

Trades Academy options are delivered in partnership with Te Pukenga/UCOL. STAR options also available in collaboration with each school. Course options and credits can be custom made for each student and school.

NCEA Level 1 - Graphic Design

Qualifications
Credits towards NCEA Level 1

Entry requirements
Enrolled at a Secondary School.

NCEA Level 2 - Creative Industries Graphic Design

Qualifications
Credits towards NCEA Level 2 and New Zealand Certificate in Art & Design Level 2 (40 Credits maximum).

Entry requirements
Enrolled at a Secondary School and have or be working towards the Literacy and Numeracy credits for awarding NCEA Level 2.

Who is the course for?
Secondary School students who would like to gain the Creative Industries Vocational Pathway with a focus on Graphic Design & Digital Media.

Graphic Design – Level 3

Qualifications
Credits towards NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand
Certificate in Art & Design Level 3 (40 Credits maximum).

Entry requirements
Enrolled at a Secondary School in Year 12 or 13. Literacy and Numeracy credits for awarding NCEA Level 3 if NCEA L3 is the focus. Have completed Design related subjects at level 2.

Who is the course for?
Secondary School students who would like to focus on Graphic Design & Digital Media for entry to level 4+ Tertiary study.

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What’s in the course?

Students study a range of subjects including drawing, design thinking and critical thinking, graphic design & digital media.

On completion of the course, students will be able to:

Demonstrate an understanding of the development
of the graphic industry.
Demonstrate a basic understanding of technology in
relation to design.
Apply basic design knowledge in various design
activities related to Graphic Design.
Develop drawing skills using a variety of techniques and
media used in design, including computer graphics.
Present design ideas using visual, written and oral skills.
Demonstrate the fundamental elements and principles of design.
Demonstrate basic competencies in digital media.
Animation focus can now be included in all graphic design courses.

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Design is all about ideas
Designers combine creative thinking and critical thinking skills

Come up with things that no-one has thought of before and unleash your potential. Design has always been discussed as a key part of New Zealand’s Knowledge Economy and the government growth of the creative industries is a key economic goal.

This priority for growth will increase the demand for kiwi creative talent and provide a fantastic future for graduates in New Zealand and around the world. The Creative Industries have grown faster than any other field of employment and there are now more than 120,000 designers in New Zealand.

As more and more people realise the benefit of good design, job opportunities are expanding year by year and New Zealand designers lead the world for their creativity and innovation.

Pathway to your new career