Level 2 Painting 12A
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs M. Mitchell.
BIG QUESTION: How do I explore and express ideas in response to an art making proposition? How can I use painting conventions to generate, extend, analyse, clarify and regenerate ideas that are personally relevant?
Pick this course if you are serious about pursuing your creative ideas and want to improve your skills, knowledge and understanding of art through painting and drawing. This course covers 2 standards worth 16 credits. These are all Achievement Standards that require a strong work ethic in order to be successful.
Level 2 Art is a practical course that explores art ideas, technical processes and artist models. Across the year you will create a large body of artworks, linked together with a chosen theme. You will be encouraged to develop ideas creatively, experiment, take risks, and be inspired by the visual world around you!
This course of study leads on to NCEA Level 3 Painting
COURSE OUTLINE: Students are required to complete two major assessments, with an option to pick an extra assessment. Through the year students will focus on how to generate and develop ideas, work with visual languages, analyse and critically evaluate art. Ability to work independently and be self-motivated is essential.
IMPORTANT: For the Optional Standards a further 3 hours of time (an extra line) is required and recommended.
Paul Mackay Excellence 2023
Tarn Excellence 2021
Kameryn High Excellence 2022
Sayler Middle Excellence 2022
Charlotte Rempala - High Excellence 2019
Max Haydon Middle Excellence 2019
Kayla Knox Middle Excellence 2019
Recommended Prior Learning
Students must have successfully completed ART101 in order to be successful in this course.
Students must be prepared to keep up with all tasks and need a strong work ethic in order to be successful. Good time management skills and an ability to think creatively are essential.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery (Approximate)
To be advised
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Visual Arts 2.2 - Use drawing methods to apply knowledge of conventions appropriate to painting
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Visual Arts 2.3 - Develop ideas in a related series of drawings appropriate to established painting practice
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Visual Arts 2.4 - Produce a systematic body of work that shows understanding of art making conventions and ideas within painting