NCEA Level 1 Art
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: K. Watkins.
Are you ready to explore your artistic abilities and take your creativity to the next level? Discover the world of visual arts through a holistic integration of skills and processes.
Course description:
- Comprehensive Curriculum: Dive into a wide range of artistic techniques and mediums, including painting, photography, 3D sculpture, and designing.
- Holistic Approach: Develop your skills through the holistic integration of creating, critical examination, and understanding of visual arts in society.
- Expert Instruction: Learn from experienced and passionate art teachers who are dedicated to helping you develop your unique artistic voice.
- Hands-On Learning: Engage in practical projects and hands-on activities that encourage creativity and self-expression.
- Personal and Cultural Exploration: Explore personal and cultural themes in your artwork, linking opportunities to express your individual perspective.
- Technical Conventions: Master the technical conventions of various artistic mediums to enhance your creative capabilities.
- Portfolio Development: Build a strong portfolio of your work for exhibition and assessment.
Who Should Enrol?
This course is designed for students who have a passion for art and a desire to improve their skills. Whether you are a beginner or have some experience, our NCEA Level 1 Art course will provide you with the knowledge and confidence to excel in your artistic endeavours.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Visual Arts 1.1 - Use practice-based visual inquiry to explore an Aotearoa New Zealand Māori context and another cultural context
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Visual Arts 1.2 - Produce resolved artwork appropriate to established art making conventions
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Visual Arts 1.3 - Explore Visual Arts processes and conventions to inform own art making
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Visual Arts 1.4 - Create a sustained body of related artworks in response to an art making proposition
Pathway Tags
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Disclaimer
For NCEA Levels 1, 2 & 3 courses will be made up of a selection of the stated standards. This will happen at the beginning of the year with the assigned teacher.