ARH201/3

NCEA Level 2/3 Art History 201/301

Course Description

Teacher in Charge:

ARH201/301

 Level 2 and 3 (currently the year 13s will do the same content as the year 12s, but adjusted slightly for their version of the internals at level 3.)


Art History will give students the opportunity to learn about interpreting art and further their understanding of art in context. They will also examine historical events that influenced the art and how art changed as a response to humanity. This knowledge can deepen the application of and meaning behind the art that they create and allow them to develop their work using the knowledge gained through this course. The students also have the opportunity to develop their literacy skills with a new focus while learning about both traditional, digital, and contemporary art.

This course allows students to examine key art movements throughout history such as Dadaism, Civil Rights, and art as a response to inequities. Students will also examine significant art pieces to be deconstructed through analysis, and contexts and environments in which art movements and pieces were created. This course is helpful for students seeking to extend into tertiary education in both the arts and history sectors as it provides helpful background and contexts.

A link to Matauranga Maori will be explored through the cultural context of Maori art, Whakairo, and Ta Moko.

Recommended prior learning: Although there are no compulsory courses, it may help if students have completed Level 1 Art or History, or if they have an interest in the subjects already.

Planning to have at least two gallery visits during the year.

 

Course Overview

Term 1
We look at modern and international artists and how their work is affected by the physical environment around it. Later in the term we will explore abstract expressionism and the process in which it is created

Term 2
We begin looking at art during the segregation and racial injustices of 20th century America. We also formulate our own responses and critiques to famous Surrealist and Dadaist works.

Term 3
A focus on Maori artists and traditional artistry within a cultural context. The last part of this term we will begin revision for our externals.

Term 4
The remaining weeks of this term are for external revision.

Recommended Prior Learning

Although there are no compulsory courses, it will help if students have achieved literacy at NCEA Level 1.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

We are planning to have some gallery trips during the year that may have transportation costs.

Pathway

Level 3 Art history 2025( for level 2 Art history students)
Studying Art/ History at a tertiary level.
Art Review/ Criticism.

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 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91181 v3
NZQA Info
Art History 2.2 - Examine the meanings conveyed by art works
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91182 v2
NZQA Info
Art History 2.3 - Examine the influence of context(s) on art works
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4w
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91183 v2
NZQA Info
Art History 2.4 - Examine how media are used to create effects in art works
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91185 v2
NZQA Info
Art History 2.6 - Communicate a considered personal response to art works
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91186 v2
NZQA Info
Art History 2.7 - Demonstrate understanding of art works in relation to their physical environments
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
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: 4
Total Numeracy Credits: 0