Level 3 Art History
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms P. Hansen.
You will explore the links between art works and their contexts, develop your skills in visual analysis through investigating and discussing different art styles and explore the way meaning is encoded in art works. You will explore how and why values are attached to art and develop a vocabulary of art terminology to use in discussion and critical writing on art.
Where does it lead? This is a University Entrance approved course and leads into a wide range of options including museum studies and art history research and study. You can expect to develop your critical writing and analytical skills considerably during this course - building a skill essential in your other areas of study this year.
What should I have already done?
L2ARH, L2VIA, L2POD,L2ENG, L2CLA or L2HIS recommended but not required.
Course Contribution
Equipment required: Stationery Packs available for purchase from the Art Department approx $15
Course cost: Nil
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
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NZQA Info
Art History 3.1 - Demonstrate understanding of style in art works
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Art History 3.4 - Examine the impact of media and processes on art works
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Art History 3.6 - Examine the different values placed on art works
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Art History 3.8 - Analyse texts about art
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 16
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.
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