To explore the principles of repetition (Tukurua), symmetry (Rite), and geometry (Āhuahanga) as used in traditional and contemporary Mandalas. Students will research how cultural context influences pattern and colour choices.

To explore how contemporary artist Se Jong Gee structures her abstract work. Students will choose one of her paintings and translate its core compositional structure into a framework for their own collage. This links artistic research directly to practical outcomes.

To explore how contemporary artist David Hockney uses digital tools (iPad) to capture and interpret landscapes, focusing on exaggerated colour and all-over pattern/texture. Students will research an NZ landscape as inspiration.