Visual Art Painting - NCEA Level 3
Entry Requirements: 14 credits at NCEA Level 2 Visual Arts, or at Head of Learning's discretion.
Course Outline:
Students will develop and extend their skills and knowledge in Painting through personal project work. Students will use drawing to apply in-depth knowledge and understanding of specific techniques, processes and conventions. They will undertake independent research, critically analysing methods and ideas of established and contemporary painting. This will inform the development and clarification of an original portfolio of paintings based on a central proposal of study. The course is comprised of two linked internal Achievement Standards that develop towards a portfolio of practical work for external assessment.
Assessment:
- Internal credits - up to 8
- External credits - up to 14
- Total credits - up to 22
Approved subject for University Entrance: This subject is considered an Approved Subject for University Entrance
Comments: Scholarship is offered to students who take this course.
Costs: Painting students will purchase an Art kit from Gordon Harris (approximately $130) or may re purpose their painting kit from Level 2.
Contact: Mrs Kate Sione
