L2ARH

Level 2 Art History

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms P. Hansen.



You will explore the history of art in Aotearoa and the links between art works and their contexts.  You will develop your skills in visual analysis through investigating and discussing different art styles and exploring the way meaning is encoded in art works.  You will develop a vocabulary of art terminology and use this in discussion and critical writing on art.

Where does it lead?  L3ARH

What should I have already done?

This is open to anyone who has a genuine interest in art and enjoys learning about the history of artists, artworks and the connection to meaning in a wider context.

Course Contribution

Equipment required: Stationery Packs available for purchase from the Art Department approx $15

Pathway

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 20
Internal Assessed Credits: 12
External Assessed Credits: 8
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91181 v3
NZQA Info

Art History 2.2 - Examine the meanings conveyed by art works


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91182 v2
NZQA Info

Art History 2.3 - Examine the influence of context(s) on art works


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4w
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91184 v2
NZQA Info

Art History 2.5 - Communicate understanding of an art history topic


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91185 v2
NZQA Info

Art History 2.6 - Communicate a considered personal response to art works


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91186 v2
NZQA Info

Art History 2.7 - Demonstrate understanding of art works in relation to their physical environments


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 8
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Courses will only run based on minimum entries

Selecting a course does not guarantee entry into this course

You may apply for an exemption if you do not meet the prerequisite of a course or if the course requires this for entry

Standards offered can be altered at the discretion of the HOD of the Department

Some standards in NCEA courses might be optional depending on student strengths

Course contribution may vary slightly by the start of 2025