Course: Why is art important? (NCEA L3 - Art History)
This modular course explores why and how art has value to different groups of people.
When:
Term One
Subject Area(s)
Art History
NCEA L3
The drive to make art has been around since the beginning of time. This course seeks to explore why humans make art, why it is so important, and how art is valued by different groups of society.
Requirements
In this art history class, the participating students become a community with a shared interest in exploring and discussing ‘big’ questions. Anyone wanting to take this course will need to fully participate in ongoing online discussion, whether through social media type platforms or in the video conference. Discussion is a fundamental part of the course. We will work as a team of art historians to explore those big questions about the importance of art. You will also need to have access to netbook/laptop device in and outside of school.
Assessment
Students will be assessed against two level 3 art history standards. AS 91486 (construct an argument based on interpretation of research in art history) and AS 91487 (Examine the different values placed on art works).
About the Teacher
Philippa Mallinson has been teaching at Westland High School since 2010 and online since 2015. She has a strong interest in how students can take control of their learning and work together as a community of art historians. She is also fascinated by the ways that culture and politics can impact on art.
Philippa lives on the beautiful West Coast in between Greymouth and Hokitika. She loves to travel, read and drink good coffee.