Level 2 Painting 12A
ART202 Course Description Recommended Prior LearningStudents must have successfully completed NCEA Level 1 Visual Art to enter this course (12 credits minimum). Other students may gain entry at the discretion of the HOD or subject leader – consultation is required. Students must be prepared to attend Term 3 holiday workshops regarding external portfolio assessment. This course caters to both academic and non-academic students, however good time management skills and an ability to think creatively are essential.
PURPOSE: This course builds upon prior knowledge gained in Level 1 Visual Art. Year 12 Visual Arts focuses on creating a stronger capability with regards to the making of art and in the knowledge of contemporary art practice. Focusing on methods used to generate, develop, clarify, regenerate and critique works of art, this courses enables students to gain and extend upon skills and knowledge relevant to real world creative industries. Students will explore their own ideas and study contemporary image making processes. This course leads on to Level 3 Visual Arts and to higher education within the field of Visual Arts and Design, including a Bachelor of Visual Art and Design with possible majors in contemporary art, photography, printmaking, sculpture, spatial design, digital design and more.
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: Note: For the Optional Standards a further 3 hours of time (an extra line) is required and recommended.
Tarn Excellence 2021
Kameryn High Excellence 2022
Sayler Middle Excellence 2022
Carter Low Excellence 2022
Charlotte Rempala - High Excellence 2019
Max Haydon Middle Excellence 2019
Sarah Kerns Middle Excellence 2019
Phoebe Thompson Middle Excellence 2019
Kayla Knox Middle Excellence 2019
Mia Lapslie High Merit 2019
Emma McNaughten Low Excellence 2019
Ruby France High Merit 2019
Josiah Te Pohe Low Merit 2019
Alexandra Manukau High Achieved 2019
Lukah Tandy High Achieved 2019
Molly Buckland High Achieved 2019
Course Overview
Term 1
Course Introduction
Setting up for the year
2.4 Folio Presentation: Understanding the portfolio process, Theme choice, Artist model investigation, Mock Folio, Outcomes, Grades and Credits.
Research and Plan: Chose a topic/theme
Generating Ideas - Setting the Scene with drawing
Selecting Initial Established Practice -Beginning to paint
Term 2
Develop and Analyse your Visual Ideas
Clarify your Ideas
Term 3
Clarify your Ideas
Regenerate your Ideas
Term 4
Submitting the Folio.
Completing the internals 2.2 and 2.3.
Pathway
Level 3 Painting 13A (Practical Art)
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery (Approximate)To be advised