2PAINT

2 Passion 4 Painting

Course Description

Learning Area Leader: Mrs M. Millar.

Learners will develop practical art making skills within th field of paint through theoretical and practical unpacking of painting conventions from still life and momento mori inspired artworks. Artwork created by this process will be presented in an artist's painting workbook and painting portfolio of finished works. 


Skills/content you will cover in this course 

  • How to see and think about the world like an artist

  • How to create a body of artwork like a Painter

  • An understanding of different painting methods, techniques and conventions through practical application and analysis.


Skills you need to be successful in this course - be curious, bring a good work ethic, be open to constructive feedback and willing to try new things, learn from mistakes and be able to work independently. Good time management skills are essential. 

This course is useful for or will lead to - this course will lead to a Level 3 Art course and a tertiary pathway in the fine art or creative industries leading to a career or work as an artist, graphic designer, art curator, community arts coordinator, web developer/designer, in the film or game industries. Learning to look, think and create like an artist leads to a unique set of anaylsis and problem solving skills that is sought-after in the modern workplace. 

Recommended Prior Learning

Learning within senior level 1 or junior painting & drawing/photo design of the Visual Arts would be an advantage. Consultation with Learning Area Leader would be required if the above courses haven't been undertaken.

Additional Course Specific Contributions & Equipment/Stationery

Course-related Art Kits are required in this course and will be purchased by the school and charged to learner accounts. This will be approximately $65.

Pathway

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.

Total Credits Available: 20
Internal Assessed Credits: 8
External Assessed Credits: 12
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91311 v2
NZQA Info

Visual Arts 2.2 - Use drawing methods to apply knowledge of conventions appropriate to painting


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91316 v2
NZQA Info

Visual Arts 2.3 - Develop ideas in a related series of drawings appropriate to established painting practice


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91321 v2
NZQA Info

Visual Arts 2.4 - Produce a systematic body of work that shows understanding of art making conventions and ideas within painting


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 12
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: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Please note that course assessment and costs/equipment may change.