NCEA Level 3 Painting

Aims

To study, in depth, painting processes in a chosen area via the study of selected historical and contemporary established practice;
To develop skills so that the student can demonstrate understanding by making visual responses to her chosen subject and models.

Course Content

Students develop in-depth knowledge via guided and individualised study of relevant historical and contemporary painting art practice. Students investigate and use a range of conventions via analysis of selected artist models in the production of an individual a body of work submitted for examination. At the end of the year the student will have a body of work to use as a portfolio for application to a tertiary institution.

Assessment

Thematic project work: Internal and external examination.

Qualification gained

Full course completion — 22-26 credits in NCEA Visual Arts Level 3

This subject has links with —

NCEA Level 3 Photography, DVC, Textiles, Media Studies.

Prior knowledge required

Prior knowledge acquired through NCEA Visual Art Level 2

Exceptional circumstances may be considered on an individual basis after consultation with the HoD and the Year Level Dean

Next Step

Art, design, photography, architecture, teaching, occupational therapy, landscape design, fashion design

Achievement Standards

91446 3.2 4 Credits Internal Use drawing to demonstrate understanding of conventions appropriate to painting
91451 3.3 4 Credits Internal Systematically clarify ideas using drawing informed by established painting practice
91456 3.4 14 Credits External Produce original work within painting practice

Optional Standard, by negotiation with Head of Department

91460 3.5 4 Credits Internal Produce a resolved work that demonstrates purposeful control of skills appropriate to a visual arts cultural context

Course contribution: $100 indicative amount, may be subject to change.

Folio costs, specialist consumable materials.