Heretaunga College

Level 2 Painting 12A

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs M. Mitchell.

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.

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.