10 Art Practical
10ARP Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs S. Perera.
10 Art Practical
In this course students will develop a broad range of Art and Design skills incorporating a wide variety of subject matter. They will be encouraged to produce individual work in response to a series of assignments. Each assignment will involve some analysis and application of traditional and/or contemporary Art or Design. Students will use a mixture of traditional and contemporary processes. Interested students should look at the slide show of student work in the 'Useful Links' section. Students will explore drawing, painting and printmaking techniques.
This course provides a foundation for NCEA Visual Arts subjects Levels 1-3. Experience in Year 9 Visual Art is not essential for this course.
Course Overview
Term 1
Drawing: Students will start the year by producing a large mixed media drawing to refresh and develop their drawing skills.
Term 2
Printmaking: Students will design and create a woodcut reduction print using the traditional processes, based on vintage tourism posters.
Term 3
Painting: Students will review and develop contemporary painting techniques with an emphasis on mixed media street art. They will then design and create a mixed media painting which allows them to express an aspect of their identity.
Term 4
Sculpture: Students will design and create a three-dimensional sculpture using contemporary wire and plaster bandage construction techniques.
Pathway Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Donation to cover portion of materials used: $75.00