Level 1 Visual Art
Course Description
Head of Faculty/Teacher in Charge: Mr B. Morrison.
Unlock your creativity and discover the world of visual storytelling in our Level 1 Visual Art course. This engaging and dynamic program is designed for students eager to explore their artistic potential and develop foundational skills in various art forms.
Visual Arts enables students to develop:
- Creative Freedom: Embrace your creativity and explore new artistic horizons.
- Skills: Build essential skills in various art forms and techniques.
- Artistic Community: Be part of a vibrant community of like-minded students who share your passion for art.
- Professional Preparation: Lay the groundwork for advanced art studies and creative careers.
Course Overview
What is taught in courses varies from year to year. This course could include:
Students follow a programme, but essentially create their own theme and developmental focus. This means they choose what they would like to draw, paint, print, or make.
Student work out a theme to base their work around for the year, and are encouraged to be innovative; study artist role models for inspiration and explore art-making that is relevant to their interests.
Experiment with Media: Dive into the exciting realms of painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, and digital art. Learn how to work with different materials and techniques to bring your ideas to life.
Explore Art History and Culture: Gain inspiration from studying diverse artists and art movements from around the world. Understand how culture, history, and personal experiences influence artistic expression.
Develop Your Creative Voice: Through guided projects and individual exploration, find your unique style and voice as an artist. Learn to communicate your thoughts and emotions visually.
Build a Strong Portfolio: Create a diverse and impressive portfolio showcasing your best work, perfect for further study or a career in the creative industries.
Receive Personalized Feedback: Benefit from one-on-one guidance and constructive feedback from experienced teachers dedicated to helping you grow as an artist.
Recommended Prior Learning
This is an open entry course, there are no prerequisites.
Pathway
Assessment Information
There are two internal assessments and two external assessments available. They are worth 5 credits each.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.
External
NZQA Info
Visual Arts 1.1 - Use practice-based visual inquiry to explore an Aotearoa New Zealand Māori context and another cultural context
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Visual Arts 1.2 - Produce resolved artwork appropriate to established art making conventions
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Visual Arts 1.3 - Explore Visual Arts processes and conventions to inform own art making
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Visual Arts 1.4 - Create a sustained body of related artworks in response to an art making proposition
Click on a career pathway tag to explore more....
Animator/Digital Artist, Advertising Specialist, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Artist, Artistic Director, Film and Video Editor, Tattoo Artist, Entertainer, Film/Television Camera Operator, Graphic Designer, Interior Designer, Event Manager, Jeweller, Make-up Artist, Curator, Printmaker,
Disclaimer
Please note that courses will go ahead only if student numbers, staffing, and timetabling allow it. Where a subject is oversubscribed, and there are insufficient numbers or resources to create an extra class, a ballot system may be applied.
Costs
The Board of Trustees has again asked to opt into the Ministry of Education donation scheme. Doing so resulted in the ability to waive student fee donations. Kaiapoi High School aims to deliver quality educational courses over and above those that which is funded by the Ministry. It is likely the School will opt into the donation scheme for 2025, however parental contribution for the costs of trips and activities where participation is optional, and/or components not covered by the Government grant, may be requested. We appreciate the financial support our families make to the School.