Level 1 Art
AR100 Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Colin Palamo.
Recommended Prior LearningYear 10 Art, Digital Technology, Creative Technology or in consultation with HoD.
This course is a combination of traditional Visual Arts and contemporary Digital Media. Depending on each student's skills, interests and future pathways they will complete a range of Achievement Standards from the Visual Arts curriculum. The course is an introduction to the skills and knowledge needed to continue with a range of level 2 and 3 NCEA subjects.
Objectives:
- Use drawing methods to apply in-depth knowledge of conventions appropriate to visual arts.
- Develop work in more than one field of practice including: Painting, Printmaking, Design, Photography and Digital Media.
- Implement basic procedures to produce a specified digital media outcome, Website Development and Image Manipulation.
- Produce a body of work informed by established practice, which develops ideas, using a range of media.
Learning Areas:
Detailed Course Outline Assessment Information
All Students will complete an Internal AS1.3 (6 Credits) and External AS1.4 (12 Credits) within the Generic Visual Arts Curriculum. There will also be the option to complete 1 further standard of either: AS 1.2 (4 Credits) or Digital Tech Standard DT1.4 (4 Credits) if needed. Therefore students will aim to complete at least 18 Credits for the course year with the option of a further 4 credits.
Level 2 Art - Design/Photography, Level 2 Art - Painting/Printmaking
If you’re creative and imaginative, art could be just what you’re looking for to express yourself. Art may not be a vocational subject – that is, one that leads to a specific career – but this doesn’t mean it won’t be a good preparation for the world of work.
Alongside a range of practical arts skills, art students also have good observational, analytical and research skills, including the ability to solve problems creatively and work well both independently and in groups.
Mining Engineer, Copywriter, Aeronautical Engineer, Mechanical Engineering Technician, Business Analyst, Patternmaker, Statistician, Architect, Architectural Technician, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Film and Video Editor, Electronics Engineer, Baker, Tailor/Dressmaker, Chemical Engineer, Biomedical Engineer, Boat Builder, Naval Architect, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Urban/Regional Planner, Civil Engineer, Civil Engineering Technician/Draughtsperson, Fashion Designer, Graphic Designer, Interior Designer, Telecommunications Engineer, Industrial Designer, Jeweller, Technical Writer, Graphic Pre-press Worker, Dietitian, Electrical Engineering Technician, Environmental Engineer, Florist, Game Developer, Landscape Architect, Landscaper, Scaffolder, Signmaker, User Experience Designer, Test Analyst, Network Administrator, Security Consultant, Garment Technician
Equipment/StationeryAll 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.