Level 3 and Scholarship Painting

Introduction

Students will produce artwork in a chosen field (painting, design, printmaking, photography or sculpture).  The student will incorporate research and analysis of recent and established NZ and international arts into their original work. A maximum of two art areas can be chosen – as two subjects. E.g. Painting and Photography.

Prerequisites

12 credits in Level 2 Painting, or by negotiation with Miss Carr.  

Course Outline

Students can choose the subject matter for the External folio depending on their interest and ability. 

Internal: 91446 Use drawing to demonstrate understanding of conventions appropriate to painting (4 Credits)

External: 91456 Produce a systematic body of work that integrates conventions and regenerates ideas within painting practice (14 credits)

Scholarship candidates will be at the discretion of Miss Carr.

In Painting the aims are to develop an awareness of different approaches to drawing and painting. The emphasis is on contemporary work. The second half of the year is spent on producing work for the three panel Level 3 External folio.

Cost

Approximately $110 for Painting.  Please note 50% of this cost must be paid by the end of Term One with 100% paid in full by the end of Term Two. 

Where does it lead?

This course can lead students in a number of directions. With Level 3 Art, students may go on to University or Polytechnic for degree or diploma courses. A career as an artist, or as an architect, designer, teacher, interior designer, hairdresser, 3D animator, video game designer, tattoo artist, florist, comic book artist, photographer, photojournalist - and many more areas require art or design qualifications or experience.

Level 3 and Scholarship Photography

Introduction

The student will incorporate research and analysis of recent and established NZ and international arts into their original work. A maximum of two art areas can be chosen – as two subjects. E.g. Painting and Photography.

Prerequisites

12 credits in Level 2 Visual Art, or by negotiation with Miss Carr.  For photography a knowledge of adobe creative cloud and access to a reliable digital camera.

Course Outline

Students can choose the subject matter for the External folio depending on their interest and ability.

Internal: 91447 Use drawing to demonstrate understanding of conventions appropriate to photography (4 credits)

External: 91457 Produce a systematic body of work that integrates conventions and regenerates ideas within photography practice (14 credits) 

Scholarship candidates will be at the discretion of Miss Carr.

In Photography students will have the opportunity to develop their skills digitally manipulating images in Photoshop. Investigation of International and New Zealand artists will enable the development of ideas to be presented on the three panel Level 3 External folio.

Cost

Approximately $110 for Photography. Please note 50% of this cost must be paid by the end of Term One with 100% paid in full by the end of Term Two. Photography students will need to also purchase photo paper for printing their work at the end of the year.

Where does it lead?

This course can lead students in a number of directions. With Level 3 Art, students may go on to University or Polytechnic for degree or diploma courses. A career as an artist, or as an architect, designer, teacher, interior designer, hairdresser, 3D animator, video game designer, tattoo artist, florist, comic book artist, photographer, photojournalist - and many more areas require art or design qualifications or experience.

Level 3 and Scholarship Printmaking

Introduction

The student will incorporate research and analysis of recent and established NZ and international arts into their original work. A maximum of two art areas can be chosen – as two subjects. E.g. Painting and Printmaking.

Prerequisites

12 credits in Level 2 Printmaking, or by negotiation with Miss Carr.  

Course Outline

Students can choose the subject matter for the External folio depending on their interest and ability. 

Internal: 91448 Use drawing to demonstrate understanding of conventions appropriate to printmaking (4 credits)

External: 91458 Produce a systematic body of work that integrates conventions and regenerates ideas within printmaking practice (14 credits)

Scholarship candidates will be at the discretion of Miss Carr.

In Printmaking different printmaking techniques are explored and developed by investigating International and New Zealand artists. A range of printmaking techniques must be presented on the three panel External Level 3 folio. 

Cost

Approximately $120 for printmaking (you will be supplied with printmaking tools, wood, plates etc.)

Please note 50% of this cost must be paid by the end of Term One with 100% paid in full by the end of Term Two. 

Where does it lead?

This course can lead students in a number of directions. With Level 3 Art, students may go on to University or Polytechnic for degree or diploma courses. A career as an artist, or as an architect, designer, teacher, interior designer, hairdresser, 3D animator, video game designer, tattoo artist, florist, comic book artist, photographer, photojournalist - and many more areas require art or design qualifications or experience.

Level 3 and Scholarship Design

Introduction

The student will incorporate research and analysis of recent and established NZ and international arts into their original work.  A maximum of two art areas can be chosen – as two subjects. E.g. Design and Photography.

Prerequisites

12 credits in Level 2 Design, or by negotiation with Miss Carr.  For design, a knowledge of adobe creative cloud, procreate or similar program is essential.

Course Outline

Students can choose the subject matter for the External folio depending on their interest and ability. 

Internal: 91445 Use drawing to demonstrate understanding of conventions appropriate to design (4 credits)

External: 91455 Produce a systematic body of work that integrates conventions and regenerates ideas within design practice (14 Credits)

Scholarship candidates will be at the discretion of Miss Carr.

In Design students will research, develop and present ideas in visual communication or illustration, through drawing and digital manipulation, based on existing design practice culminating in a three panel Level 3 External folio. In Design you can explore animation/character design, product design or branding and advertising. 

Cost

Approximately $110 for Design. Please note 50% of this cost must be paid by the end of Term One with 100% paid in full by the end of Term Two. Design, Sculpture and Photography students will need to also purchase photo paper for printing their work at the end of the year.

Where does it lead?

This course can lead students in a number of directions. With Level 3 Art, students may go on to University or Polytechnic for degree or diploma courses. A career as an artist, or as an architect, designer, teacher, interior designer, hairdresser, 3D animator, video game designer, tattoo artist, florist, comic book artist, photographer, photojournalist - and many more areas require art or design qualifications or experience.

Assessment for all courses