Art (Visual)
Art (Visual)
LEVEL ONE
Code: L1ART
Course of Study
Level One Visual Art looks at a selected subject or theme and develops it using a range of techniques, including wet and dry media. There is an emphasis on drawing and learning new skills to make artwork. Students look to artists to help generate ideas around the subject matter. Ideas are developed into Painting, Sculpture, Mixed Media and Printmaking outcomes. Art is linked to the Creative Industries Pathway. Problem solving technical skills, innovation and originality are used in a wide range of jobs and careers. People who can think creatively and can communicate concepts are highly sought after by employers.
Assessment
Internal
Up to 10 credits
External
Up to 10 credits
Costs
The department bulk purchases the specialist art materials required for NCEA courses. Students pay $30 with the Folio being taken home, following the assessment.
Entry Criteria
Year 10 Art is highly recommended as it is a foundation course for L1 but students may be accepted after talking to the Art Teacher and HoD. Year 12 students who did not do Art in Year 11 may do L1.
LEVEL TWO
Code: L2ART
Course of Study
This practical Visual Art course begins with traditional processes and procedures and then looks towards contemporary art practice to inform students’ original work. Negotiated subject matter and artist models allow for greater independence as the year progresses towards the external folio. Art is linked to the Creative Industries Pathway. Problem solving, technical skills, innovation and originality are used in a wide range of jobs and careers. People who can think creatively and can communicate concepts are highly sought after by employers.
Assessment
Internal
8 credits
External
12 credits
Costs
The department bulk purchases the specialist art materials required for NCEA courses. Students pay $30 with the Folio being taken home, following assessment.
Entry Criteria
It is expected that you will have been successful at Level 1 Art and that you will be motivated to learn new ways of working. Year 12 students who did not do Art in Year 11 may do L2, if they have maintained a portfolio/sketchbook and after a conversation with the Art Teacher and HOD.
LEVEL THREE
Code: L3ART
Course of Study
This course allows flexibility to work with negotiated subject matter and artist models in an individual programme. The external standard requires students to execute a three-panel folio in Painting. (Printing, Photography, and Sculpture course is negotiable.)
You will:
investigate and use ideas and methods in the context of a drawing study in a field of your choice (painting, photography, printmaking, or sculpture.)
produce original work within a field of your choice (painting, printmaking or sculpture) to show extensive knowledge of art-making methods and ideas
Art is linked to the Creative Industries Pathway. Problem solving, technical skills, innovation and originality are used in a wide range of jobs and careers. People who can think creatively and can communicate concepts are highly sought after by employers.
Assessment
Internal
8 credits
External
14 credits
Costs
The department bulk purchases the specialist art materials required for NCEA courses. Students pay $30 with the Folio being taken home, following assessment.
Entry Criteria
It is expected you will have been successful at Level 2 and be motivated to learn new ways of working.
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