Level 1 Art
Course Description
This is a manageable practical art course which is designed to develop a student’s skills in two and three-dimensional work, using a range of techniques and media. Students will be encouraged to explore themes around themselves and their environment and develop artwork from that.
The course encourages students to make appropriate choices and connections between ideas and media, to develop a critical awareness of artists’ works and processes, develop thinking skills and to begin to develop a personal Art style while enjoying the process.
Entry Requirements
Option Year 9 and 10 Art, one or both, are very helpful but not essential.
Contributions and Equipment
$45 for materials
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Assessment Information
This course is fully assessed via Workbooks and Portfolios of material.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 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
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Pathway Tags
Animator/Digital Artist, Artist, Diversional Therapist, Actor, Advertising Specialist, Patternmaker, Arborist, Architectural Technician, Archivist, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Historian, Artist, Artistic Director, Baker, Metal Worker, Tattoo Artist, Film/Television Camera Operator, Urban/Regional Planner, Chef, Draughtsperson, Cutter, Graphic Designer, Interior Designer, Communications Professional, Industrial Designer, Event Manager, Conservator, Jeweller, Make-up Artist, Curator, Graphic Pre-press Worker, Medical Radiation Technologist, Diagnostic Radiologist, Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Visual Merchandiser, Early Childhood Teacher, Exhibition and Collections Technician, Media Producer, Florist, Game Developer, Gardener, Hairdresser/Barber, Industrial Spray Painter, Primary School Teacher, Joiner, Kaiwhakaako Māori, Nanny/Child Carer, Photographer, Printer, Secondary School Teacher, Teacher Aide, Television Presenter, Telecommunications Network Planner, Animation, Robotics Designer Video and Film: Software Engineer, Makeup and Prosthetics, Animations and Digital Artist, Sound Recording and Production Media - TV, Music Videos Graphics: 2D Animator, Illustrator, Brand and Identity Designer, Packaging Designer, Visual Designer, Computer Finished Artist, Junior Art Director, Textile Designer, Architect, Interior Designer, Video Game Designer, Web Designer, Film and Video Editor, Information Systems, Engineer, Software Developer, Small Business Owner, Website Developer, Website Manager, Research and Development, Product and Support, E-Commerce, Marketing Consultant, Sales and Marketing, ICT Security Specialist,
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Courses are based on student choice, so some courses may not run.