Level 1 Visual Arts

Visual Arts course offers students the opportunity to earn 15 credits while exploring a range of artistic techniques and mediums. This program provides a comprehensive approach to both traditional and contemporary art-making conventions.

Key Features:

• Artistic Exploration: Students will engage in various techniques, including printmaking, woodcuts, etching, sketching, painting, photography, colour theory, and toi Māori.

• Medium Selection: For their final piece, students can choose their preferred medium, which will be showcased as part of a larger Art exhibition.

• Sustained Artworks: Students are required to create a cohesive body of related artworks, presented as a single folio board, demonstrating their artistic development and conceptual understanding.

• Art Trips: As part of their learning experience, students will go on at least two art-related trips, providing exposure to diverse artistic environments and practices.

Learning Outcomes:

• Skill Development: Mastery of various art techniques and mediums.

• Creative Expression: Ability to produce and present a final artwork in their chosen medium.

• Portfolio Creation: Development of a sustained body of work and presentation skills.

• Cultural and Contextual Understanding: Enhanced appreciation and understanding of art through field trips and practical experiences.