Napier Girls’ High School Napier Girls’ High School

Year 12 Painting (APP)

12APP
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs S. Raggett.

Recommended Prior Learning

WHAT SHOULD I HAVE ALREADY DONE?

It is preferable that students have gained at least 16 credits in Level 1 Visual Art.  Other students will be admitted at the discretion of the HOD and on the grounds of their ability to demonstrate artistic ability.

Students will have an interest in applied art processes and will be willing to work consistently throughout the year.

Students who wish to take more than two art subjects will need HOD Art approval.


Year 12 Painting

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

● Research information, methods and ideas from established art conventions

● Practical skills - the necessary techniques and processes needed for art making

● How to develop, generate, extend and clarify ideas in the visual arts, using drawing and artist studies

● How to analyse artworks and how to communicate your own ideas through art


WHAT COULD THIS SUBJECT LEAD TO?

Level 3 courses in Painting, Photography or Design.

Students can gain automatic entry to Massey with L2 Excellence Endorsement.

University and other institutional courses in Fine Arts.


HOW IS THE COURSE ASSESSED?

3 Level 2 Achievement Standards – 20 credits

2 internally assessed make up 8 credits

1 externally assessed makes up 12 credits


WHO COULD TELL ME MORE?

Mrs Raggett


Learning Areas:

Arts


Pathway

Year 13 Painting (APP)


Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

WHAT ARE THE COURSE COSTS?
Students can purchase an optional art set through Gordon Harris - approx. $35.00. All materials will be supplied.