ARH21S

ART HISTORY 21S – Semester

Course Description

Teacher in Charge:

In Level 2 Art Histories students learn to draw together information from a wide range of research and present their ideas, views and opinions as a coherent whole. These skills are transferable to a variety of real world settings and can help students gain literacy and/or improve their literacy skills. 


This is an English rich subject exploring modern and contemporary art and culture, examining major artists and ideas in New Zealand and internationally from 1960's through to the present time. 

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In this course:

• Students produce 2 written submissions during the half year in the form of transactional writing (i.e. these are not essays as such). Help is available for those who struggle with writing. 

• In class, students watch videos, discuss art and culture, read articles and research using both visual and written texts to support opinions.

• Main units (2 of the following): What is Art & What is its Value? - The Effect or Impact of Media and Processes on Art - Theory & Personal Responses to Artworks - Art in Context.

• UE Literacy credits are available in both Reading and Writing.


Future Possibilities - Art History Level 3, Philosophy


Recommended Prior Learning

Entry is open but English language skills are essential.

Pathway

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: 16 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
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. 91184 v2
NZQA Info
Art History 2.5 - Communicate understanding of an art history topic
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r
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
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 16
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 8
Total Numeracy Credits: 0