Assessment

LEVEL 2 VISUAL ARTS COURSE OUTLINE

The NZQA offical document and MHS Art Dep Assessment Schedule for the internal Standard 2.2

Explanatory Notes for Achievement Standard 2.2

1. This achievement standard is derived from The New Zealand Curriculum, Learning Media, Ministry of Education, 2007, Level 7.  It is aligned with the achievement objectives in the Developing Practical Knowledge and Developing Ideas strands for Visual Arts, and is related to the material in the Teaching and Learning Guide for Visual Arts, Ministry of Education, 2011 at http://seniorsecondary.tki.org.nz.

2. Apply knowledge involves using processes, procedures, materials, techniques and pictorial conventions when making artworks. 

3. Apply specific knowledge involves selecting and using particular processes, procedures, materials, techniques and pictorial conventions according to an intended purpose when making artworks.

4. Apply in-depth knowledge involves critically selecting and using particular processes, procedures, materials, techniques and pictorial conventions according to an intended purpose when making artworks.

5. Drawing methods refers to the use of media, techniques and processes to arrange elements (eg line, shape, space, colour, tone, point, texture, form, mass) and principles (eg balance, harmony, rhythm, tension, contrast) to inform artwork.  Painting drawing may include drawing notes, sketches, monochromatic and colour studies, collage and painting.

6. Conventions appropriate to painting refers to the characteristics and constraints applicable and fitting to the field.