Level 3 Art History
Course Description
BIG QUESTION: How does art, past and present, shape our world?
PURPOSE: This course aims to develop your interest and knowledge of art.
COURSE OUTLINE: In this course you will look analytically at artworks and the context they are created in. You will learn how to research and interpret critical texts as well as studying how meaning is created through art, and how art reflects the society it is made in. Please note that there are no planned externals for this course, but can be negotiated if there is interest.
The Art History areas we will focus on are The Italian Renaissance, Feminist Art Theory, and Modern & Contemporary Māori Art.
This is a UE COURSE
Recommended Prior Learning
A good academic record with strengths in writing and research. Having studied History and/or Art will be helpful but not essential.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery (Approximate)
To be advised
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Art History 3.4 - Examine the impact of media and processes on art works
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Art History 3.6 - Examine the different values placed on art works
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Art History 3.7 - Examine the relationship(s) between a theory and art works
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Art History 3.8 - Analyse texts about art
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 16
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.