QU025820 Visual Studies 2D

Title:

Visual Studies 2D

Unit Code:

QU025820

Unit Level:

Level 3

Unit Credit:

6

Grading type:

Graded

Grade Descriptors:

• GD3-Application of skills
• GD7-Quality

Academic subject content/other:

Academic Subject Content

Suggested Assessment details:

Refer to assessment grid

LEARNING OUTCOMES

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The learner will:

The learner can:

1. Be able to apply the formal elements of visual language in a practical context.

1.1 Illustrate a range of work involving line, form, tone, surface, scale, composition, pattern and perspective.

1.2 Interpret a range of visual information through drawing and painting from observation.

2. Understand colour theory and the creative use of colour.

2.1 Demonstrate how to mix, match and grade colours to explore basic rules of colour and colour interaction.

2.2 Experiment with conventional and non- conventional colour combinations.

2.3 Analyse the results of the colour experimentation.

3. Know the potential of selected media to support design ideas.

3.1 Experiment with a wide range of media to produce design ideas.

3.2 Use analysis of results to produce innovative outcomes.

4. Know how to use visual studies techniques to develop creative ideas.

4.1 Develop a visually fluent body of work which shows development of ideas and use of 2D experimentation to achieve creative outcomes.

5. Be able to apply health and safety procedures relating to working in a studio environment.

5.1 Work safely in the studio environment, with regard to all health and safety procedures, including the handling of equipment and hazardous materials.

6. Be able to display work.

6.1 Select work for display, justifying choices.

6.2 Plan how to display work, justifying approaches to be used.

6.3 Display work.

7. Be able to critically evaluate own work.

7.1 Critically reflect on own work, using feedback from others.

7.2 Evaluate outcomes for 2D visual studies.