Level 3 Art History
13ARHI Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr A. Cartwright.
Recommended Prior LearningSuitable 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.
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
Gallery and museum visits are an integral part of this course, and students will have opportunities to become familiar with exhibitions and collections at the Dowse Gallery, Lower Hutt.
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