Course Length: Full Year

Teacher in Charge: Rogan James (JMS)

"Every picture tells a story." Studying Art History teaches students to unpick these stories, and gives them the skills to understand the visual world.

This course is aimed at students who have an interest in Art, and wish to learn how and why it was produced. It does not require any practical skills in Art. Students will develop their ability to research, analyse, and write in an investigative way in response to artists, artworks and the historical context in which the work is made.

COURSE COSTS

Students will be expected to pay a course contribution as part of this course.  This covers the cost of two take-home course books, and the amount will be confirmed in 2026.

ACADEMIC COURSE OUTLINE

The following standards will be offered throughout this course:

Achievement Standard 91184 v2 Art History 2.5 - Communicate understanding of an art history topic

Internal Assessment, worth 4 credits

Achievement Standard 91185 v2 Art History 2.6 - Communicate a considered personal response to art works

Internal Assessment, worth 4 credits

Achievement Standard 91186 v2 Art History 2.7 - Demonstrate understanding of art works in relation to their physical environments

Internal Assessment, worth 4 credits

Achievement Standard 91181 v3 Art History 2.2 - Examine the meanings conveyed by art works

External Assessment, worth 4 credits

Achievement Standard 91182 v2 Art History 2.3 - Examine the influence of context(s) on art works

External Assessment, worth 4 credits

Total credits available for this course: 20 NCEA Level 2 credits

This course is endorsable

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