Stage 1 Visual Arts – Design B Architectural Design

Stage 1 Visual Arts – Design B (Architectural Design)

LEVEL: Stage 1

SACE Credits: 10 credits

LENGTH: Semester 2 only

Recommended background: Satisfactory completion of Year 10 Design or Year 10 Art. In addition, a knowledge of Adobe Photoshop Creative Cloud.

Content:

In Architectural Design, students present ideas through practical work using drawings, sketches, diagrams, models, photographs and/or audio-visual techniques leading to resolved pieces. Students have opportunities to research, understand and reflect upon visual design works in their cultural and historical contexts. The course includes the development of a brief, research, ideas analysis and experimentation with media and techniques, resulting with a final practical piece. 

Assessment:

Students’ performance will be determined according to the subject’s Performance Standards, as outlined by the SACE Board. Grades A to E will be used for reporting purposes.

Assessment Type 1 – Folio 40%

  •   An A3 digital folder of work demonstrating understanding of the design process for ONE practical assignment. This includes a brief to demonstrate understanding of aesthetic qualities in architectural design. Ideation (development of several concepts in 2D and/or 3D form) to illustrate a clear understanding of the set brief. These concepts are to be created using manual application and computer software.

Assessment Type 2 – Practical 30%

The final consists of two parts:

  •   Part A – detailed floor plan and street elevations using manual and computer software. Students will need to submit this section of work using an appropriate scale for model making.
  •   Part B – A 3D model demonstrating the final design. This model should reflect a diversity of material which is within the capabilities of the individual student. Photographs should be taken to record the construction stage of this model.
  •   A practitioner’s statement of 250 words is required with this assessment task at the end of the design process.

Assessment Type 3 – Visual Study 30%

  •   A research-based presentation of techniques, processes, materials and analytical themes related to historical or contemporary practice.

Subject Fee:

It is highly recommended that students have access to Adobe Creative Cloud Software (i.e. Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign) at home. Unley High School is now able to offer an annual license for the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, which is available from Student Services for $10.00 per annum. Parent permission is required and the permission slip can be accessed in Student Services or here

Leads to: either SACE Stage 2 Visual Arts – Art or SACE Stage 2 Visual Arts – Design(Please note at Stage 2 you may only choose one Visual Arts subject)