Level 3 Art History
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms T. Sayers.
Level 3 Art History
Art History makes you think and question “what is culture?” Students will learn and develop understanding of different styles of art and how this fits into broader contexts of history, culture and society. Art History is essentially about how culture, society, religion and history has shaped who we are. We will further develop our skills in writing, research and analysis, all of which are extremely helpful for any university study in the future.
Art History develops skills in visual and written literacy; making you examine, respond, analyse and interpret images in a world that is saturated with imagery. It provides a deeper understanding of different cultural traditions and historical periods and teaches us the importance of creativity, freedom of imagination and art. It helps us understand the theories, contexts and values of different times and places.
You will discover visual evidence of who and where you came from through studying artworks from a variety of cultures, including New Zealand, developing confidence and a strong cultural identity.
Students complete three internals during the year worth four credits each, focusing on research, theory and forming an argument. At the end of the year students can sit one or two external exams, focusing on style or the context of studied art works.
In Level 3 Art History we cover three topics of study:
The Early Italian Renaissance
Modernism to Post-Modernism
Contemporary Diversity - Art after 2000
This course is an excellent preparation for almost all university level courses, whatever your pathway forward. Art History is a Level 3 NCEA literacy subject, and a University entrance subject.
*This course does not require any practical art.
Pathway
Curator, Historian, Writer, Artist, Lawyer, Designer, Art Director, Advertising, Communications, Architect, Teacher
Art History is a subject that leads to a wide variety of university courses, due to it's focus on research, writing, analysis and communication.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Art History 3.1 - Demonstrate understanding of style in art works
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Art History 3.3 - Examine the relationship(s) between art and context
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Art History 3.5 - Construct an argument based on interpretation of research in art history
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Art History 3.7 - Examine the relationship(s) between a theory and 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: 20
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.
Pathway Possibilities
Archivist, Historian, Conservator, Curator, Visual Merchandiser, Exhibition and Collections Technician, Librarian, Library Assistant, Advertising Specialist, Copywriter, Author, Journalist, Communications Professional, Barrister, Legal Executive, Solicitor, Tertiary Lecturer, Sales and Marketing Manager, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Animator/Digital Artist, Artist, Artistic Director, Film and Video Editor, Architect, Architectural Technician,
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