Visual Art Level 2
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr S. Rogers.
Visual Art Level 2
By Year 12 you should be producing work that already displays a good understanding of practical skills and the work of other artists. The course encourages you to use this understanding to express yourself more creatively in relation to a series of given themes.
To see examples of work go to this link: https://thameshighart.weebly.com
Students may not take this course concurrently with Visual Art Design 2.
Course Overview
Term 1
Internal (Title: Identity)
Term 2
Continue internal. Complete by Week 5
Begin external
Term 3
External
Term 4
Complete external
Recommended Prior Learning
You will have completed your Level 1 course and passed your external (Folio) and internal Achievement Standards.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Classroom materials $20. Student’s own drawing materials.
Gallery visit (estimate $20)
Pathway
Creative thinking is what makes you unique. This uniqueness is your greatest asset when you leave school. Art aims to unlock your creativity and give you the confidence to really express yourself. Critical thinking is a skill that will serve you well throughout your life.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
External
NZQA Info
Visual Arts 2.2 - Use drawing methods to apply knowledge of conventions appropriate to painting
NZQA Info
Visual Arts 2.4 - Produce a systematic body of work that shows understanding of art making conventions and ideas within painting
Pathway Tags
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Disclaimer
Courses outlined will only be available if sufficient students wish to take them AND appropriate staff are available to teach them.
Courses that do not run may be offered through distance learning and be supported by the Distance Learning Department.