Level 2 Art History
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs A. Cooper.
In this course, students develop a set of skills to read art works and relate their making to historical, social and cultural contexts in order to gain a deeper understanding of the art works intention and meaning. Art History students develop skills in critical writing, research and imagery analysis. The areas of study for this course are 19th century French Art, covering a range of key art movements such as Neoclassicism, Romanticism, Realism, Impressionism and Post-Impressionism, and Art in Aotearoa, covering exploration and colonisation to contemporary Māori Art.
An achieved or better in Level 1 literacy is recommended.
Recommended Prior Learning
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
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Art History 2.2 - Examine the meanings conveyed by art works
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Art History 2.3 - Examine the influence of context(s) on art works
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Art History 2.4 - Examine how media are used to create effects in art works
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Art History 2.5 - Communicate understanding of an art history topic
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Art History 2.6 - Communicate a considered personal response to art works
Disclaimer
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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
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