Level 3 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 meaning and value. Art History students develop skills in critical writing, research and imagery analysis. Students will be given two topic areas; Modern and Post-Modern Art, with a focus on America and New Zealand from 1940 – 1990 and Contemporary Diversity after 2000. Key art movements covered include Abstract Expressionism, Pop Art, Feminism and Contemporary Conceptual Art.
An achieved or better in any Level 2 Art History External Assessment Standard or an achieved or better in L2 Literacy is recommended.
Recommended Prior Learning
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Art History 3.2 - Examine how meanings are communicated through art works
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Art History 3.3 - Examine the relationship(s) between art and context
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Art History 3.4 - Examine the impact of media and processes on art works
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Art History 3.5 - Construct an argument based on interpretation of research in art history
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Art History 3.6 - Examine the different values placed on art works
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 20
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.
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