Teacher in Charge: Mrs H. Son.
Recommended Prior LearningThe Year 9 Visual Arts course is designed to build student confidence and the skills needed for various and specific Visual Art disciplines from Year 10 to 13. Year 9 students have the opportunity to learn and extend their technical ability in the disciplines of: Drawing, Painting, 2D and 3D Design, Printmaking and Sculpture. Where appropriate, students will be introduced to methods of Art research and to contemporary Artists' work.
Year 9 Visual Arts is designed to build confidence and encourage creative decision making in all students. These skills are transferable and desirable in any career that would benefit from experimental thinking and a problem solving attitude.
Course Material CostsYear 9 students will be provided with all equipment needed to complete the course. No extra material or stationery is required.
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