Design (Visual Communication and Fashion Design)
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| Subject Name: | Visual Art – Stage 1 Design (Visual Communication and Fashion Design) |
| Level of Study: | Stage 1 |
| Length of Course: | Semester or Full Year |
| Prerequisite: | NA |
Pre-requisites
No pre-requisites
What will be in the course?
Stage 1 Design: Visual Communication and Fashion Design explores how ideas, identities and messages can be communicated through contemporary visual design. Students work across areas such as graphic design, branding, fashion and illustration, developing creative solutions that respond to audience, purpose and context.
Through research, experimentation and design thinking processes, students learn to generate and refine ideas using both traditional and digital methods. They develop skills in areas such as typography, graphic design, fashion illustration and fashion design, while building confidence in their ability to communicate visually with clarity and impact. Students are encouraged to think creatively and critically, explore their own interests and aesthetic style, and develop design outcomes that are both purposeful and visually engaging. The course fosters innovation, personal voice and adaptability, while providing insight into contemporary creative industries and visual culture.
Assessment is completed through three areas:
- Folio
- Practical, and
- Visual Study.
A strong emphasis is placed on problem-solving, refinement, and the ability to connect research, process, and final design outcomes. This subject suits students who enjoy creative and analytical thinking, working with purpose, and designing solutions for real-world contexts.