Curriculum Studies Guide 2021

Art

YEAR 9—CORE ART Status

Compulsory

None

Prerequisites

Three for one term

Periods per week

YEAR 10—CORE ART Status

Compulsory

None

Prerequisites

Two for one term

Periods per week

Description Every student has some exposure to the visual arts and will experience a variety of art approaches, skills and techniques. Each will experiment with materials and media in the broad areas of drawing, painting, lettering, design, printmaking and 3D art. Knowing about art, and how it performs as an expression of society, is also an important aspect of the art programme at all levels in the school.

YEAR 10 Status

Optional

None Four

Prerequisites

Periods per week

Description Students can elect to do extra art in Year 10 to extend their core art studies. This is recommended preparation for NCEA Art. The approach to the subject has changed from the idea that a student must have a natural ability and talent, to an emphasis on an interested student learning art skills and techniques. In this way, he will develop his understanding and confidence to produce his own art work. There is a greater emphasis on knowing about art. There is room for personal expression, but all students must work within the set prescription and be prepared to be guided by the Art teachers. Assessment Major projects and examinations.

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Christ’s College Canterbury

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