Year 10 Art
Although next year timetables are yet to be finalised, course selection is now finished. Any changes to student courses will now take place in January.
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Colin Palamo.
This course is a full year Visual Arts course that will focus on a range of different art making disciplines. Each student will complete a variety of Units that consist of Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Photography and Digital media. This course is a great way to explore your creative talents and prepare you for Level 1 Art.
Objectives:
On completing this course students should be able to:
•Investigate and identify a range of new art terminology.
•Explore and use art-making conventions.
•Develop their ideas effectively through to a final artwork.
•Think creatively and come up with good out of the box ideas.
Core Skills:
Students who take Art will develop skills in a range of different areas:
•Drawing and Painting techniques.
•Creative thinking.
•Printmaking and Stencilling techniques.
•Photography and Digital Media.
•Problem Solving and Collaborative learning.
Recommended Prior Learning
Open Entry
Equipment/Stationery
All equipment for this course is provided by the school. Students will get full access to the Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator etc) which can be used at school or at home on BYOD devices (Chromebooks will be limited). Students will receive an Art Pack at the beginning of the year which will include - Art making equipment, paper, access to printing and other materials required for the year.
Pathway
Assessment Information
Students will complete a range of assessments throughout the year that will prepare students for level 1 Art. In Preparation for this, some students will get the opportunity to work towards AS 1.2 (4 Credits). This will be a portfolio of work that can be assess at the end of year 10 or work can go towards the assessment for the following year.Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
Total Credits Available: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
External
NZQA Info