Level 3 Art History
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr A. Cartwright.
We live in a visual world, and the ability to make sense of what we see and experience is a highly valued skill in contemporary culture. Students of Art History explore the creation and contexts of art and artworks from history and the present day.
A programme of study will be selected from the following standards -
Style in art works
Meaning in art
Media and processes in art works
Research an art history topic
Values placed on art works
Analyse texts
A theory in art
Recommended Prior Learning
Suitable for students with an interest in Art, English, Media Studies or History and who have achieved reasonable success in Level 2 in any such combination of these subjects, or at the discretion of the HOD.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
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NZQA Info
Art History 3.1 - Demonstrate understanding of style in art works
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Art History 3.2 - Examine how meanings are communicated through art works
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Art History 3.4 - Examine the impact of media and processes on art works
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Art History 3.5 - Construct an argument based on interpretation of research in art history
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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
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Art History 3.8 - Analyse texts about art
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 28
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.