12PTG

Level 2 Visual Arts - Painting

Course Description

Course Overview:

Building on the foundation established in your Year 11 Visual Arts class, this course offers an in-depth exploration of Painting, focusing on both historical and contemporary conventions, ideas, and techniques.

Course Features:

  • Artistic Exploration: Students will delve into various artistic conventions and methods related to Painting. This includes working with different media such as sketching, painting, and printmaking techniques.

  • Portfolio Project: The course centers around a year-long portfolio project. Students will investigate a subject matter of personal interest, allowing them to express original ideas and address pictorial issues influenced by selected artist models.

  • Assessment Structure: Internal assignments will contribute to the overall external assessment. The course provides a structured framework for developing and showcasing artistic skills.

  • Prerequisites: While completion of Level One Visual Arts is recommended, students with relevant prior experience or a strong passion for art may be considered for enrollment with permission from Miss Bell.

https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/assets/qualifications-and-standards/qualifications/ncea/NCEA-subject-resources/Visual-Arts/2016-VA/Level-2/91321-Paint/91321-exp16-student1.jpg


Recommended Prior Learning

An interest in drawing, painting or digital arts. Year 10 or 11 Visual Arts. Private lessons or tuition in drawing, painting or sculpture, design or printmaking.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Art pack prices to be confirmed. Students may not need to purchase all items if they have them already.
Printing costs: as required by students. Course fee: $65.00

Pathway

If you’re the creative type there’s a multitude of opportunities in this industry, from working in visual and performing arts to roles in communications and events. People in this industry are cultural ambassadors for the country, they tell our stories and help shape the future.
Career pathways include Architecture, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Animation/Gaming Design, Web Design, Fine Arts, Museum and Education, Film and theatre production, and so much more!
See the Youth Guarantee Vocational Pathways website for more information.
https://youthguarantee.education.govt.nz/initiatives/vocational-pathways/

Assessment Information

You will have two internal assessments, and one external assessment.

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

Total Credits Available: 20
Internal Assessed Credits: 8
External Assessed Credits: 12
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91311 v2
NZQA Info

Visual Arts 2.2 - Use drawing methods to apply knowledge of conventions appropriate to painting


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91316 v2
NZQA Info

Visual Arts 2.3 - Develop ideas in a related series of drawings appropriate to established painting practice


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91321 v2
NZQA Info

Visual Arts 2.4 - Produce a systematic body of work that shows understanding of art making conventions and ideas within painting


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 12
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Course selection will depend on the option lines and student numbers. There is no guarantee that the courses you select now will all be available for you in 2024.