Level 3 Art History

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.