Level 3 Art Painting
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms L. Oddy.
Painting is a specialist Visual Arts subject which aims for students to develop an understanding of advanced drawing and painting processes and practices. Students will apply their knowledge of media exploration, developing and resolving visual ideas around a centralised theme, and research contemporary art practice to extend and develop their approach to painting. The independent nature of this course is similar to tertiary education.
An achieved or better in Level 2 Painting External Assessment Standard is required. An achieved or better in any other Level 2 Art Visual External Assessment Standard could gain entry with HOD permission.
Recommended Prior Learning
Course Material Costs
There is a required art pack that can be purchased through Gordon Harris. In addition, there is a $15 folio board fee and $15 courier fee for students externally assessed portfolio. This will be added to each student account at the start of the school year.
Information about art packs will be posted on the school website and emailed to all enrolled students at the end of Term 4.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Painting 3.2 - Use drawing to demonstrate understanding of conventions appropriate to painting
NZQA Info
Painting 3.4 - Produce a systematic body of work that integrates conventions and regenerates ideas within painting practice
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 18
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.
Disclaimer
Courses will only run based on minimum entries
Selecting a course does not guarantee entry into this course
You may apply for an exemption if you do not meet the prerequisites of a course or if the course requires this for entry
Standards offered can be altered at the discretion of the HOF or HOD of the Department
Some standards in NCEA courses might be optional depending on student strengths