Course Length: Full Year

Teacher in Charge: Rogan James (JMS)

In this course, students will look at art and artists who influenced and shaped Early Modernism during the volatile years of 1900-1940. Through studying this period students will learn about the power behind visual images.

Students will learn to observe, analyse, and critically unpack artworks to find the hidden messages, meanings, and even branding and propaganda that lies behind a work of art.

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 91487 v1 Art History 3.6 - Examine the different values placed on art works

Internal Assessment, worth 4 credits

Achievement Standard 91488 v2 Art History 3.7 - Examine the relationship(s) between a theory and art works

Internal Assessment, worth 4 credits

Achievement Standard 91489 v1 Art History 3.8 - Analyse texts about art

Internal Assessment, worth 4 credits

Achievement Standard 91483 v2 Art History 3.2 - Examine how meanings are communicated through art works

External Assessment, worth 4 credits

Achievement Standard 91484 v2 Art History 3.3 - Examine the relationship(s) between art and context

External Assessment, worth 4 credits

Total credits available for this course: 20 NCEA Level 3 credits

This course is endorsable

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