Year 9
Code: 9ART
In Year 9 is a practical course where you will learn the essential skills of Visual Art.
drawing in wet and dry media
printmaking, painting & sculpture
developing and generating visual ideas
You must:
be enthusiastic and keen to learn
not worry when things go wrong
always challenge yourself to improve
Those students who then progress to Year 10 Art will be the best equipped to achieve well in Level 1 NCEA.
Year 10
Code: 10ART
Option Art in Year 10 is the first time you have the chance to study the skills of drawing, painting, printmaking and sculpture in any depth. It is the year the foundation skills for NCEA Level 1 are taught.
There are no prerequisites to entering Year 10 Art.
In this course you will:
refine your skills in observational drawing
learn techniques in wet media drawing
learn contemporary painting techniques
learn printmaking techniques
learn to present work in a logical sequence for assessment
exhibit your work
It is a busy, varied and interesting semester.
Course donation: $10 is a take home portfolio of the tasks.
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