Qualification: NCEA Level 3 - the course is eligible for course endorsement and all standards contribute towards literacy (see FAQs).

This course offers up to 32 UE Reading and 8 UE Writing credits.

Entry requirements: None, but a strength in literacy is advisable.

Content/Skills: 

a) The exam course will cover the way history affected European art from 1900 to WWII.

Click HERE to see what we'll be studying.

Ākonga will learn to analyse art works and place them in context. They will also learn skills in research and comparative discussion.

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b) Ākonga can gain up to 20 credits by taking internals only, allowing for more choice in topics. Eg you can focus on Māori Art, Pasifika Art, Banksy...... in your internal assessments.

Field Trips: Art Galleries where possible.

Please be aware that the exam course has associated costs. By selecting this course you will be requested to make contributions connected to its delivery. These costs are $60.00 for workbooks which are highly recommended and can be be purchased from the school office.

Where does it lead? Tertiary Courses at university and polytechnic; career opportunities in art and related art marketing and travel...........the world.

If you are taking Visual Arts of any kind, including Architecture, at tertiary level next year then you'll find that Art History/Tāhuhu Kōrero Toi (sometimes called Cultural Contexts) will be part of your course.

Have a look at the short article: "medical students benefit from studying visual art" and another one: "Why Med Schools Are Requiring Art Classes"

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

For further information see or email Ms Dixon (DXS) 

See the short video to find out why police and medical people should all study art.