Tawa College
NCEA Level 3 Art History 322
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr M. Connor.
ARH322
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 art from ancient Greece to the 20th century.
This course allows students to examine key art movements throughout history starting with the Classical age of Greece and Rome, through to the Renaissance in Europe and beyond. Students will 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.
Course Overview
Term 1
An introduction to art analysis and discussion, how to talk about art, and how historical events around the artworks are important. We will also focus on the use of materials and processes different artists used to create their work. Byzantium and Medieval Europe are the main periods we will study.
Term 2
The art of the Renaissance in Italy and Northern Europe will be the focus of this term. There will be a particular emphasis on Renaissance Humanism and Classical influences on the style and subject matter of famous artworks.
Term 3
A study of the value of artworks in different cultures, with a range of choices, depending on each students' preference.
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
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.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Art History 3.2 - Examine how meanings are communicated through art works
NZQA Info
Art History 3.4 - Examine the impact of media and processes on art works
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Art History 3.6 - Examine the different values placed on art works
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Art History 3.7 - Examine the relationship(s) between a theory and art works
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 16
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 Tags
Tertiary Lecturer, Animator/Digital Artist, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Historian, Artist, Artistic Director, Film and Video Editor, Author, Tattoo Artist, Film/Television Camera Operator, Graphic Designer, Make-up Artist, Curator, Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Visual Merchandiser, Exhibition and Collections Technician, Photographer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Secondary School Teacher, Copywriter, Archivist, Valuer,
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