NCEA Level 1 Visual Art

Aims

To develop confidence and ability in the appreciation and production of a variety of modes of visual communication.

Course Content

Established New Zealand and international art practice is studied to support the development of individual ideas for practical work. Drawing, painting, photography, photoshop and mixed media is used throughout the course. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking and visual problem solving in the production of artworks.

Assessment

Internally assessed work comprises of artworks in a range of media which is collated and recorded digitally for moderation purposes. Externally assessed topics are moderated nationally at the end of the year and is in the form of two A1 boards of work produced in the classroom.

Qualification gained

Full course completion — 22 credits in NCEA Visual Arts Level 1

Prior knowledge required

Prior knowledge acquired through Year 10 Art or on submission of a small portfolio of artworks to Head of Department

Next Step

NCEA Level 2 Painting and/or NCEA Level 2 Photography

Achievement Standards

90914 4 Credits Internal Use drawing methods and skills for recording information using wet and dry media
90915 6 Credits Internal Use drawing conventions to develop work in more than one field of practice
90916 12 Credits External Produce a body of work informed by established practice that develops ideas using a range of media

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

Folio costs, specialist consumable materials.