Lily Barwick L3 Painting

The Arts (Ngā Toi)

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The arts stimulate imagination, thinking, and understanding. They challenge our perceptions, uplift and entertain us, and enrich our emotional and spiritual lives. The arts enable people to participate in collaborative and individual pursuits that contribute to community and personal identity. The study of the arts can equip ākonga with analytical, creative, cooperative, entrepreneurial, and problem-solving skills which will enhance any career pathway they choose to pursue.

Te toi whakairo, ka ihiihi, ka wehiwehi, ka aweawe te ao katoa.

Artistic excellence makes the world sit up in wonder.

1MUS - Level 1 Music

Music students will explore music styles, solo and group performances, create original music and learn about music and the context in which it was created. 

Credits: 10 Internal credits and 5 - 10 External credits (TBC)

Leads to: Level 2 Music

Approx cost: $20 approx. Theory and course booklets, assignments. Additional charges for competitions and tours, as applicable.

Contact: Mr Martin McDonald (md@darfield.school.nz)

1DRA - Level 1 Drama

Students will develop their acting, devising, and production skills through practical activities and theory. They will participate in class performances as an actor and attend acting workshops and live performances to respond to in the external papers.

Credits: 10 Internal credits and 10 External credits

Leads to: Level 2 Drama

Approx cost: $40 (approx) for live theatre visits

Contact: Mrs Andie Hanson (ah@darfield.school.nz)

1ART - Level 1 Visual Art

Throughout the year, students will generate a body of work that explores themes of interest of the student. This will be accompanied by a workbook that demonstrates the development and exploration of a range of media, conventions, and established practices. 

Credits: 5 - 10 Internal credits (TBC) and 10 External credits

Leads to: Level 2 Art

Approx cost: $105 This includes take-home paints and brushes ($70) to enable students to work from home. 

Contact: Mrs Louise Carey (lc@darfield.school.nz)

2MUS - Level 2 Music

This advanced course in practical and academic music studies requires the candidate to apply knowledge gained at Level 1. Students will start to work independently and be involved in a variety of ensembles.

Credits: 16 Internal credits and 4 External credits.

Leads to: Level 3 Music

Approx cost: $20 Theory and course booklets, assignments. Additional charges for competitions and tours, as applicable.

Contact: Mr Martin McDonald (md@darfield.school.nz)

2DRA - Level 2 Drama

This course builds on your knowledge of acting techniques, devising, and theatre form as studied in Level 1. Students will also participate in a class production as both an actor and production team member. 

Credits: 18 Internal credits and 4 External credits

Leads to: Level 3 Drama

Approx cost: $40 (Live theatre visit/Acting workshops). 

Contact: Mrs Andie Hanson (ah@darfield.school.nz)

2ART - Level 2 Visual Arts

At Level 2, students can now specialise in one discipline; painting, printmaking, and/or sculpture. Students will spend the year generating a folio of work that explores personal interests, art conventions, and established practice. This two-panel folio encompasses both internal and external assessment. 

Credits: 8 Internal credits and 12 External credits (folio).

Leads to: Level 3 Visual Arts

Approx cost: $45 - $80

Contact: Mrs Louise Carey (lc@darfield.school.nz)

3MUS - Level 3 Music

This advanced performance course provides for the student the perfect opportunity to develop practical skills to a University Entrance level. Participation in school ensemble work is strongly recommended. 

Credits: 20 Internal Credits (practical) and 4 External Credits (theory).

Leads to: University Approved. Tertiary Studies.

Approx cost: $25 - Theory Book, Course booklet, assignments. Additional charges for competitions and tours, as applicable.

Contact: Mr Martin McDonald (md@darfield.school.nz)

3DRA - Level 3 Drama

The skills surrounding acting technique, stylised performance, and reflective practice will be extended in Level 3. Students will research, develop and perform using a range of theatre forms and drama practitioners' theories, using this knowledge to respond in the external paper. Students will be given the opportunity to direct or undertake other management responsibilities as well as acting in a class production. 

Credits: 14 Internal credits and 4 External credits.

Leads to: UE Approved

Approx cost: $40 (live theatre visit, acting workshop)

Contact: Mrs Andie Hanson (ah@darfield.school.nz)

3ART - Level 3 Visual Arts

Similar to Level 2, students specialise in one discipline; painting, printmaking, and/or sculpture. Students will spend the year generating a folio of work that explores personal interests, art conventions, and established practice. This three-panel folio encompasses both internal and external assessments. 

Credits: 8 Internal credits and 14 External credits. (An internal 16 credit course can be completed for endorsement)

Leads to: This is a UE approved course. If a student was interested in studying Fine Arts, they should consider taking two art subjects.

Approx cost: $45 - $80

Contact: Mrs Louise Carey (lc@darfield.school.nz)

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