Heretaunga College Heretaunga College

Level 2 & 3 Extension Painting

ARTX323
Course Description Recommended Prior Learning

Students must have successfully completed NCEA Level 2 Painting in order to enter this course. Students must be prepared to attend Term 2 and 3 holiday workshops regarding external portfolio assessment. Entry to this course is to be done in consultation with the teacher in charge of Visual Arts. This course caters to both academic and non-academic students, however good time management skills and an ability to think creatively are essential.



PURPOSE: ARTX323 is a further 3 hours of time recommended for students of Level 2 and 3 Painting to work towards successfully completing the Art Portfolios and Scholarship workbooks. The purpose of this course is to provide students with the appropriate level of time, space, skills and knowledge to effectively convey their ideas through visual language.

COURSE OUTLINE: A Visual Art course designed for students who are serious about pursuing their creative ideas. This course is structured around National Curriculum Objectives relevant to Visual Art, NCEA Level 2 & 3. It consists of two major assessments in conjunction with Scholarship, with options to gain further credits in Term 3 and 4. All students will complete a workbook alongside their external folio submission to support their creative process, which may also be submitted for Scholarship. Ability to work independently and to self-motivate is essential.

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Learning Areas:

Visual Arts



Contributions and Equipment/Stationery (Approximate)

To be advised