Area of Study 2
Design Process
This area of study focuses on an individual design process that has been documented in the exploration
proposal in Area of Study 1. The design process is developed in sufficient breadth and depth to support
the student to produce a range of creative potential directions. A selection of these potential directions
form the basis for the production of a folio of finished artworks completed in Unit 4.
Throughout the individual design process, the student investigates the focus, subject matter, sources
of inspiration and art form/s through the exploration and development of ideas, materials, techniques
and aesthetic qualities. Students explore, clarify and consolidate ideas. As they progress through the
design process students identify the development and evolution of potential directions, which will
form the parameters of future artworks. Students further develop skills of reflection, analysis and
evaluation of experimental and developmental work, and provide clarification of ideas and working
processes in annotation. Through annotation students progressively record their thinking and working
practices to support the design process.
Students progressively refine their ideas, techniques, materials and processes, and aesthetic
considerations discussed in the exploration proposal. Students employ a visual diary that demonstrates in
both written and visual form the development of the potential directions throughout the design process
This area of study focuses on an individual design process that has been documented in the exploration
proposal in Area of Study 1. The design process is developed in sufficient breadth and depth to support
the student to produce a range of creative potential directions. A selection of these potential directions
form the basis for the production of a folio of finished artworks completed in Unit 4.
Throughout the individual design process, the student investigates the focus, subject matter, sources
of inspiration and art form/s through the exploration and development of ideas, materials, techniques
and aesthetic qualities. Students explore, clarify and consolidate ideas. As they progress through the
design process students identify the development and evolution of potential directions, which will
form the parameters of future artworks. Students further develop skills of reflection, analysis and
evaluation of experimental and developmental work, and provide clarification of ideas and working
processes in annotation. Through annotation students progressively record their thinking and working
practices to support the design process.
Students progressively refine their ideas, techniques, materials and processes, and aesthetic
considerations discussed in the exploration proposal. Students employ a visual diary that demonstrates in
both written and visual form the development of the potential directions throughout the design process