Pukekohe High School
NCEA Level 1 Art
Course Description
Head of Faculty - Kaihautuu: Mrs V. Moore-Allen.
This course will extend your art-making skills and the way in which you see and respond to the world. Our students are encouraged to honour and express their own culture, personality and interests as they develop their work. Students will also explore the cultural perspectives, experiences and ideas of other people and communities.
Art works above are dry point etching prints by Year 11 Art students.
What do I learn in this course?
Year 11 Art is a practical course. In this course you will develop and extend your skills using a wide range of drawing, painting and printmaking media. You will learn to make art works that advance your skills using all sorts of art media, including a variety of drawing materials, mixed media, water colour, acrylic painting, dry point etching, lino cut, paper cut, stencil work, spray paint, cyanotype and some 3D work. You learn and make progress by participating, so it's important to be an active learner.
Art works above are acrylic paintings by Year 11 Art students.
By the end of Term 1 each student will have been guided to select a personal theme will begin to make art works that explore and express ideas on that theme. You will learn how to research ideas in creative ways. We help you to select a theme within the course framework, and to then extend your ideas. You will use an art journal to support your learning. You learn how to look at the works of artists of all different kinds, from the past and the present, and take inspiration from their work as you develop and extend your own ideas and skills. You learn to explore ideas, experiment with media, make meaningful artworks, and to respond to and value others' feedback. You learn to use imagination, observation, research and practical investigation to develop your ideas with increasing depth. Aakonga will have the opportunity to showcase their work, to participate in exhibitions, competitions and trips to galleries or other learning sites. By the end of this course, you will have a stronger understanding of what your personal creative strengths are. You will have extended your creative thinking skills, and you will know whether you would like to specialise in Painting or Printmaking (or both) in Year 12.
Images above: This installation box features lino and etching prints by Year 11 Art students, and was exhibited at the Maritime Museum Gallery in Auckland. Read more here: https://www.aucklandlive.co.nz/show/i-am-island-and-sea & here: https://www.pukekohehigh.school.nz/3rd-july-generations-day-celebrating-100-years-of-rugby-at-phs/
Art works above feature acrylic painting and paper cut by Year 11 Art students.
How can Art help me in the future?
People with creative abilities and minds are highly sought after and valued in all sorts of careers. There are now many career paths for people with skills in practical and digital arts. Even if you intend to pursue a future pathway unrelated to the Arts, courses in the visual arts are valuable ways of extending your thinking abilities. We teach in a way that encourages ākonga to examine and respond to the world. Brain research confirms that an Arts education strengthens students' problem-solving and critical thinking skills, adding to overall academic achievement, school success, and preparation for the workforce. You will develop all sorts of personal and creative capabilities that will be relevant to any future pathway of your choice and enjoy the positive and supportive learning environment we provide.
NOTE: Due to the common achievements standards (AS90915 & AS90916) taught within 11ART & 11PHD, students should ideally choose Level 1 Art or Level 1 Photo-Design. They will need permission from the Head Of Department to take both. See note above.
Course Overview
Term 1
* Developing work in your art journal. The finished journal containing approximately 25 pages will form one of your externally assessed portfolios, showcasing the development of your skills and ideas.
* Drawing media & processes: developing skills using a wide range of media and techniques; extending observational drawing skills; apply these skills to make a sequence of finished drawings expressing ideas on the theme selected.
* Selecting and resourcing a personal theme and investigation: extended brainstorming; research; find and make visual resources from which to draw and make art works, including taking your own photos.
* Field trip to a location linked to the course theme. Take photos, make drawings, generate ideas & resources.
* Developing media skills using a wide range of wet and dry materials.
Term 2
* Continue to develop your art journal pages.
* Develop skills in dry point etching and printing techniques. Apply skills to make an edition of finished etchings.
* Extend your ideas again, and develop ideas for next works; lino cut, wood cut or a paper cut. Make finished works using these skills.
* Develop skills in watercolour / acrylic painting and apply to a finished work.
* Make artist model studies in your journal.
* Complete at least two finished works for your portfolio board.
* Opportunities to enter work into competitions, and to exhibit.
Term 3
* Complete final pages for your art journal and submit for external assessment.
* Complete 2-3 more finished works for your folio board submission.
* Look at the works of artists to support your learning and the development of your own work and skills.
* Refine and deepen your skills and ideas in media of your choice.
Term 4
* Develop a finished art work in response to a range of choices, for internal assessment.
* This could be an individual work, or could be completed in collaboration with others.
Recommended Prior Learning
It is preferable, but not essential, for students to have studied Year 10 Visual Art. Students who studied Art in Year 10 should have experienced success at Achieved level or above. This is an active course. Students should have a genuine interest in developing their skills and learning by participating.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Students are encouraged to purchase their own art journal, drawing pencils, eraser and paints and brushes. Materials can be supplied. Full details of how to purchase from National Art Supplies will be provided at the start of the year.
Pathway
Students must elect to take either Level 1 Art or Level 1 Photo-Design. Photo-Design is the ideal foundation for Level 2 Design. Level 1 Art is the ideal foundation for Level 2 Art Painting and Printmaking. Both courses pathway through to Level 2 Photography and Motion Special Effects.
There are many career options and tertiary pathways involving visual arts skills, literacies and creative thinking. These span a wide range of industries and fields of knowledge. People with creative, original, high level thinking and problem-solving skills are highly sought after.
Assessment Information
Portfolio-based assessment. Evidence will be gathered from students' art journals, developmental work, individual art works, research, planning and note-taking. The external standard is comprised of a folio board of finished works that show students' skills in a range of media and development of ideas.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.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
Total Credits Available: 15 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 5 credits.
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