12ARTH

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


Subject

Level 

Recommendations

Level 2 Art History


2

Level 1 Literacy and 14 credits in Level 1 English including 2 External assessments and excluding Internal AS90854, or at the discretion of the HoD.

Level 3 Art History


3

University Entrance Literacy and 12 credits in Level 2 Art History including at least one external, or 15 credits in Level 2 English, or at the discretion of the HoD.




Pathway

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91181 v3
NZQA Info
Art History 2.2 - Examine the meanings conveyed by art works
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91182 v2
NZQA Info
Art History 2.3 - Examine the influence of context(s) on art works
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4w
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91183 v2
NZQA Info
Art History 2.4 - Examine how media are used to create effects in art works
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91184 v2
NZQA Info
Art History 2.5 - Communicate understanding of an art history topic
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91185 v2
NZQA Info
Art History 2.6 - Communicate a considered personal response to art works
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 8
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

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

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