NCEA Level 3 Painting

Aims

To study, in depth, painting processes in a chosen area through the study of 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

Each student is expected to work independently, setting her own goals and writing her own schedule. It is essential that she develop good work habits. At the end of the year the student should have a body of work to use as a portfolio for application to a tertiary institution.

Assessment

There are a variety of assessment tasks and school examinations. Externally assessed topics are examined nationally at the end of the year.

Qualification gained

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

This subject has links with —

NCEA Visual Art Photography Level 3 , NCEA History of Art Level 3

Entry Requirements

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

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

Resources – Folio cost, Folio postage, Digital Processing materials $100 (per course)