Visual Arts Printmaking - 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 Printmaking 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 printmaking. This will inform the development and clarification of an original portfolio of printmaking 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: Printmaking students will purchase an Art kit from Gordon Harris (approximately $130) or may re purpose their printmaking kit from Level 2.
Contact: Mrs Kate Sione
