Visual Arts - Design

STAGE 1 - 2026

Visual Arts - Design

1 & 2

Year 11
Length

1 Semester (10 SACE Credits)

OR FULL Year (20 SACE Credits)

Pre-requisite/
Preferred

Overall C in Year 9-10 Visual Arts - Art or Design. 

Overall C in Year 9-10 Digital Art and Photography. 

Additional Costs

2 x A3 Folios - $30.00 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Specific Topics that will be Covered

Visual Arts - Design 1 & 2

Learning Concepts

  • Design Techniques and Processes 
  • Critical Analysis and Reflective Practice 
  • Design History and Cultural Context 
  • Design Thinking and Problem Solving 
  • Visual Communication and Presentation 

 

Assessment Types

Visual Arts - Art 1 & 2

Assessment Type 1:  Folio (30%)

  • Develop 15 x A3 page Folio in support of 1 practical Design work.

Assessment Type 2: Practical (30%)

  • Practical: Create 1 resolved Design artwork. 
  • Practitioners' Statement: Write a 250-word written statement for the practical work.  

Assessment Type 3: Visual Study (40%)

  • Produce a maximum of 12 A3 page visual investigation, integrated with a maximum of 750 words of written text. 

 

Top 3 Learner Behaviours

  1. Driven
  2. Curious
  3. Flexible Thinking

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