3 Paint Studio
Course Description
Learning Area Leader: Mrs M. Millar.
This is a practical art making course within the Visual Arts field of Painting. Through self directed and teacher lead analysis of paint based artworks learners will unpack modern and contemporary artworks to create their own body of paint based artworks presented in a Painter's workbook and Portfolio presentation 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
A deeper understanding of different painting methods, techniques and conventions
Understanding and reading of paint based artworks
Contemporary Paint based practices through class lead discussions and individual mentoring.
Skills you need to be successful in this course - Be curious, bring a work ethic, be open to constructive feedback and willing to try it, be willing to learn from mistakes and be able to work independently.
This course is useful for or will lead to - 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 work place.
Recommended Prior Learning
Learning within senior levels of 1 & 2 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.
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
Painting 3.2 - Use drawing to demonstrate understanding of conventions appropriate to painting
NZQA Info
Painting 3.3 - Systematically clarify ideas using drawing informed by established painting practice
NZQA Info
Painting 3.4 - Produce a systematic body of work that integrates conventions and regenerates ideas within painting practice
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 22
Learners must achieve this assessment in order to count towards the 14 credits needed for University Entrance.
Disclaimer
Please note that course assessment and costs/equipment may change.