Level 1 Visual Art - general
L1ART Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Whaea R. Clemence.
Why Take Art?
Art speaks visually. Drawing, painting, photography and design are all ways of expressing ideas without words. A base understanding in level one visual arts helps train the eye and engage the brain differently from other academic subjects. Hand-to-eye coordination in this manner is fine motor-skill based and is shown to develop a part of our brain no other field would achieve. Visual Arts are not only supporting courses for many other aspects of society but a stand-alone aspect of careers and pathways in tertiary training; visual communication, design, spatial design, fashion design, product design, photography, fine arts, visual arts, ceramics, jewelry design, for instance.
Akonga/Learners will develop a body of work over the year. This is able to be self-guided by the learner, or it can be directed by the teacher. We aim to offer as much choice as possible so that creativity is at the centre of the learning.
Students in this course will explore art making within a New Zealand context, with a culturally based starting point that leads into their own exploration of a theme. This course offers students a broad range of art making media to experiment with. They will be using photo collage, drawing, painting, and printmaking to explore their own ideas and develop technical skills that will lead them into Level Two Visual Arts courses. Students are encouraged to develop their own personal art making style that expresses their unique viewpoint and creative voice.
This is the introductory foundational course that will support you in Level Two Visual Art Painting.
This course can not be taken in conjunction with Level One Visual Art Design & Photography, so it is recommended for those with a specific interest in Painting and practical based art making.
Course Overview
Term 1
Research and Drawing skills developed. Kaupapa (meaning and reason for making your artwork) developed. If you do not know what to make art about, but love drawing, then we will develop this together. Painting skills are begun.
Term 2
Established kaupapa, the introduction of Art elements. We are beginning to pick out what our folio will look like at this point. You should have 5 credits by mid term two.
Term 3
Folio focus (1 panel, 5 credits). You could be assessed for another 5 credits, but these ones are optional so you may just focus on your folio.
Term 4
By the end of week one, your two external assessments are complete - 1 panel folio and an 8 - 10 A3 page workbook.
Detailed Course Outline Pathway
Level 2 Design, Level 2 Painting, Level 2 Photography
Career PathwaysSoftware Developer, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Boat Builder, Naval Architect, Trainer, Film/Television Camera Operator, Lighting Technician, Automotive Refinisher, Painter and Decorator, Furniture Finisher, Industrial Spray Painter, Signmaker, Auctioneer, Watchmaker and Repairer, Valuer, Architect, Architectural Technician, Urban/Regional Planner, Interior Designer, Patternmaker, Tailor/Dressmaker, Cutter, Fashion Designer, Sewing Machinist, Jeweller, Model, Photographer, Garment Technician, Artist, Tattoo Artist, Make-up Artist, Hairdresser/Barber, Beauty Therapist, Animator/Digital Artist, Graphic Designer, Editor
Contributions and Equipment/StationeryPlease have a visual diary (your choice in terms of size, ensure it is decent, unlined paper, however).
A chromebook or laptop
A drawing tablet is optional (graphic design and computer-generated illustration focus if that interests you) - PBTech is recommended for purchase, look at the Huion brand ones first.