Senior Visual Arts Courses

Visual Arts (ART) - NCEA Level 1 

 Minimum Entry Standard: A satisfactory work ethic. Previous study at Year 10 in either DVC or Visual Arts is preferable. Study of Year 11 NCEA Level 1 Visual Arts will lead to specialisation at Year 12 in the fields of Painting, Art Design and Photography. Students may select to study in 1 or 2 of these. 

 Career Pathways for Visual Arts Students: Study in the Visual Arts prepares students with skills in problem-solving, lateral thinking, self-motivation and provides them with a strong work ethic as well as developing an awareness of their own and others’ cultures. These qualities not only prepare students for specialist fields of employment but gives them a wider choice of occupations, where employers seek all or most of these qualities. In a world in which ideas and information are often delivered visually, study in the Visual Arts develops the kind of thinker and manager that businesses need if they are to remain competitive in global marketplaces.

Course Content: Refer to the Senior Curriculum Handbook to view the Achievement Standards offered in this course.

Progression on to NCEA Level 2: To study Visual Arts at Level 2 it will be necessary to have achieved 16 credits in Level 1 Visual Art. 

FAQ:

1. Can I take Art at Year 11 if I haven’t done it at Year 10?
Yes – although it is recommended that you take it at Year 10 to give continuity to your skills.

2. What skills will I gain from taking Visual Art?
Art helps with: time management, fine motor skills, problem solving, lateral and critical thinking, analytical skills, relaxing, creativity, enhances other learning areas and it stirs your imagination.

3.What about the workload?
The programme is organized so that you have plenty of time to complete work to your best ability. However it requires you to be organized and committed to doing some work at home or at lunchtime if your after school commitments do not allow much time. Time management is the key.

4. Where will Visual Arts lead me?
Visual Arts provides employment opportunities in a wide range of areas e.g. Architecture, Engineering, Industrial Design, Interior Design, Gaming, Graphic Design, Photography, Web Design, Fashion, Advertising, Animation and many more yet to be invented! (more information can be found on the brochure on the website).

Some quotes from some of this year’s students :-

“Art has helped me with time management and also the subject doesn’t feel like a subject. It’s just relaxing” (Christian Binner Year 12)

“Art allows me to think outside the box and really allows me to be myself to demonstrate ideas” (Theo Jones Year 12)

“Why did I take Art? Better time management skills: The fluid deadline for the completion of pieces translates into the real world and projects; you must manage your time well and set your own deadlines, thus my organization skills improved in not only this subject, but others. Freedom of expression – really the only subject which allows you to express your creative mind through a visual medium.” (Antony Lu -Year 13)

“Time management I stayed in school The only subject I enjoy and that’s fun I can express myself easier. Free thinking Helps with developing perseverance. Helped me to understand things in other subjects. Challenges my creative side Isn’t easy but it’s rewarding. Helps me see more than what’s there.” (Max Currington)

Visual Arts Design (DES)- NCEA Level 2 

 Minimum Entry Standard: A satisfactory work ethic. Previous study at NCEA Level 1 in either Design and Visual Communication or Visual Art is preferable.

Specialised study at Year 12 NCEA Level 2 in specific fields leads to further study in the same field at Year 13 NCEA Level 3, where students have the opportunity to enter Scholarship in their chosen field. 

 Career Pathways for Visual Arts Students: Study in the Visual Arts prepares students with skills in problem-solving, lateral thinking, self-motivation and provides them with a strong work ethic as well as developing an awareness of their own and others’ cultures. These qualities not only prepare students for specialist fields of employment but gives them a wider choice of occupations, where employers seek all or most of these qualities. In a world in which ideas and information are often delivered visually, study in the Visual Arts develops the kind of thinker and manager that businesses need if they are to remain competitive in global marketplaces.

Course Content: Refer to the Senior Curriculum Handbook to view the Achievement Standards offered in this course.

Progression on to NCEA Level 3: To study Art Design at Level 3 it will be necessary to have achieved 16 credits in Level 2 Art Design. 

FAQ:

1. Can I take more than one Art subject at Year 12 (NCEA Level 2)?
Yes – you can take Two Art subjects.

2. Can I take an Art subject at Year 12 (Painting, Design, Photography) if I haven’t done Art or DVC at Year 11?
The programme at Year 11 builds a level of skill needed at Year 12. You may take Photography at Year 12 without having done Art at Year 11 however it is strongly recommended that you do take Year 11 Art first as it provides a sound base for Photography.

3.What skills will I gain from taking Visual Art?
Art helps with: time management, fine motor skills, problem solving, lateral and critical thinking, analytical skills, relaxing, creativity, enhances other learning areas and it stirs your imagination.

4.What about the workload?
The programme is organized so that you have plenty of time to complete work to your best ability. However it requires you to be organized and committed to doing some work at home or at lunchtime if your after school commitments do not allow much time. Time management is the key.

5. Where will Visual Arts lead me?
Visual Arts provides employment opportunities in a wide range of areas e.g. Architecture, Engineering, Industrial Design, Interior Design, Gaming, Graphic Design, Photography, Web Design, Fashion, Advertising, Animation and many more yet to be invented! (more information can be found on the brochure on the website).

Visual Arts Painting (ART) - NCEA Level 2 

 Minimum Entry Standard: Previous study at NCEA Level 1 in either Visual Art or DVC is preferable or at the discretion of the HOD.

Specialised study at Year 12 NCEA Level 2 in specific fields leads to further study in the same field at Year 13 NCEA Level 3, where students have the opportunity to enter Scholarship in their chosen field. 

 Career Pathways for Visual Arts Students: Study in the Visual Arts prepares students with skills in problem-solving, lateral thinking, self-motivation and provides them with a strong work ethic as well as developing an awareness of their own and others’ cultures. These qualities not only prepare students for specialist fields of employment but gives them a wider choice of occupations, where employers seek all or most of these qualities. In a world in which ideas and information are often delivered visually, study in the Visual Arts develops the kind of thinker and manager that businesses need if they are to remain competitive in global marketplaces.

Course Content: Refer to the Senior Curriculum Handbook to view the Achievement Standards offered in this course.

Progression on to NCEA Level 3:To study Painting at Level 3 it will be necessary to have achieved 16 credits in Level 2 Visual Art. 

FAQ:

1. Can I take more than one Art subject at Year 12 (NCEA Level 2)?
Yes – you can take Two Art subjects.

2. Can I take an Art subject at Year 12 (Painting, Design, Photography) if I haven’t done Art or DVC at Year 11?
The programme at Year 11 builds a level of skill needed at Year 12. You may take Photography at Year 12 without having done Art at Year 11 however it is strongly recommended that you do take Year 11 Art first as it provides a sound base for Photography.

3.What skills will I gain from taking Visual Art?
Art helps with: time management, fine motor skills, problem solving, lateral and critical thinking, analytical skills, relaxing, creativity, enhances other learning areas and it stirs your imagination.

4.What about the workload?
The programme is organized so that you have plenty of time to complete work to your best ability. However it requires you to be organized and committed to doing some work at home or at lunchtime if your after school commitments do not allow much time. Time management is the key.

5. Where will Visual Arts lead me?
Visual Arts provides employment opportunities in a wide range of areas e.g. Architecture, Engineering, Industrial Design, Interior Design, Gaming, Graphic Design, Photography, Web Design, Fashion, Advertising, Animation and many more yet to be invented! (more information can be found on the brochure on the website).

Visual Arts Photography (ARP) - NCEA Level 2

Minimum Entry Standard: A satisfactory work ethic.

Career Pathways for Visual Arts Students:  Study in the Visual Arts prepares students with skills in problem-solving, lateral thinking, selfmotivation and provides them with a strong work ethic as well as developing an awareness of their own and others’ cultures. These qualities not only prepare students for specialist fields of employment but gives them a wider choice of occupations, where employers seek all or most of these qualities. In a world in which ideas and information are often delivered visually, study in the Visual Arts develops the kind of thinker and manager that businesses need if they are to remain competitive in global marketplaces.

 Course Content: refer to the senior curriculum handbook to review the achievement standards offered in this course

Progression to NCEA Level 3: To study Photography at Level 3 it will be necessary to have achieved 16 credits in Level 2 Visual Arts Photography.

FAQ:

1. Can I take more than one Art subject at Year 12 (NCEA Level 2)?
Yes – you can take Two Art subjects.

2.Can I take an Art subject at Year 12 (Painting, Design, Photography) if I haven’t done Art or DVC at Year 11?
The programme at Year 11 builds a level of skill needed at Year 12. You may take Photography at Year 12 without having done Art at Year 11 however it is strongly recommended that you do take Year 11 Art first as it provides a sound base for Photography. At the discretion of the HOD you may be considered in certain circumstances.

3.What skills will I gain from taking Visual Art?
Art helps with: time management, fine motor skills, problem solving, lateral and critical thinking, analytical skills, relaxing, creativity, enhances other learning areas and it stirs your imagination.

4.What about the workload?
The programme is organized so that you have plenty of time to complete work to your best ability. However it requires you to be organized and committed to doing some work at home or at lunchtime if your after school commitments do not allow much time. Time management is the key.

5. Where will Visual Arts lead me?
Visual Arts provides employment opportunities in a wide range of areas e.g. Architecture, Engineering, Industrial Design, Interior Design, Gaming, Graphic Design, Photography, Web Design, Fashion, Advertising, Animation and many more yet to be invented! (more information can be found on the brochure on the website).

Visual Arts Design (DES) - NCEA Level 3

Minimum Entry Standard: 16 credits at Level 2 Design.

Success in the External Standard at this level gives the student the required 14 credits in a recognised subject for University Entrance. 

Career Pathways for Visual Arts Students:  Study in the Visual Arts prepares students with skills in problem-solving, lateral thinking, selfmotivation and provides them with a strong work ethic as well as developing an awareness of their own and others’ cultures. These qualities not only prepare students for specialist fields of employment but gives them a wider choice of occupations, where employers seek all or most of these qualities. In a world in which ideas and information are often delivered visually, study in the Visual Arts develops the kind of thinker and manager that businesses need if they are to remain competitive in global marketplaces.

 Course Content: refer to the senior curriculum handbook to review the achievement standards offered in this course

FAQ:

1.What skills will I gain from taking Visual Art?
Art helps with: time management, fine motor skills, problem solving, lateral and critical thinking, analytical skills, relaxing, creativity, enhances other learning areas and it stirs your imagination.

2.What about the workload?
The programme is organized so that you have plenty of time to complete work to your best ability. However it requires you to be organized and committed to doing some work at home or at lunchtime if your after school commitments do not allow much time. Time management is the key.

3.Where will Visual Arts lead me?
Visual Arts provides employment opportunities in a wide range of areas e.g. Architecture, Engineering, Industrial Design, Interior Design, Gaming, Graphic Design, Photography, Web Design, Fashion, Advertising, Animation and many more yet to be invented! (more information can be found on the brochure on the website).

4. Can I pick up Year 13 Design/Photography if I haven’t done it at Year 12?
It is very difficult to do this. Some background knowledge is required in both fields. However you may be accepted into the course at the discretion of the HOD and relevant Teacher. Be aware there will be a preliminary task you will need to complete before being accepted.

If you have any queries please feel free to contact the Art Department.

Visual Arts Painting (ART) - NCEA Level 3

 Minimum Entry Standard: 16 credits in Level 2 Visual Art (any field Painting/Design/Photography). 

 Success in the External Standard at this level gives the student the required 14 credits in a recognised subject for University Entrance.

 Career Pathways for Visual Arts Students: Study in the Visual Arts prepares students with skills in problem-solving, lateral thinking, self-motivation and provides them with a strong work ethic as well as developing an awareness of their own and others’ cultures. These qualities not only prepare students for specialist fields of employment but gives them a wider choice of occupations, where employers seek all or most of these qualities. In a world in which ideas and information are often delivered visually, study in the Visual Arts develops the kind of thinker and manager that businesses need if they are to remain competitive in global marketplaces.

Course Content: Refer to the Senior Curriculum Handbook to view the Achievement Standards offered in this course.

FAQ:

1.What skills will I gain from taking Visual Art?
Art helps with: time management, fine motor skills, problem solving, lateral and critical thinking, analytical skills, relaxing, creativity, enhances other learning areas and it stirs your imagination.

2.What about the workload?
The programme is organized so that you have plenty of time to complete work to your best ability. However it requires you to be organized and committed to doing some work at home or at lunchtime if your after school commitments do not allow much time. Time management is the key.

3.Where will Visual Arts lead me?
Visual Arts provides employment opportunities in a wide range of areas e.g. Architecture, Engineering, Industrial Design, Interior Design, Gaming, Graphic Design, Photography, Web Design, Fashion, Advertising, Animation and many more yet to be invented! (more information can be found on the brochure on the website).

If you have any queries please feel free to contact the Art Department.

Visual Arts Photography (ARP) - NCEA Level 3 

 Minimum Entry Standard: 16 credits in Level 2 Photography. 

Success in the External Standard at this level gives the student the required 14 credits in a recognised subject for University Entrance.

 Career Pathways for Visual Arts Students: Study in the Visual Arts prepares students with skills in problem-solving, lateral thinking, self-motivation and provides them with a strong work ethic as well as developing an awareness of their own and others’ cultures. These qualities not only prepare students for specialist fields of employment but gives them a wider choice of occupations, where employers seek all or most of these qualities. In a world in which ideas and information are often delivered visually, study in the Visual Arts develops the kind of thinker and manager that businesses need if they are to remain competitive in global marketplaces.

Course Content: Refer to the Senior Curriculum Handbook to view the Achievement Standards offered in this course.

Progression on to NCEA Level 3:To study Photography at Level 3 it will be necessary to have achieved 16 credits in Level 2 Visual Arts Photography.  

FAQ:

1.What skills will I gain from taking Visual Art?
Art helps with: time management, fine motor skills, problem solving, lateral and critical thinking, analytical skills, relaxing, creativity, enhances other learning areas and it stirs your imagination.

2.What about the workload?
The programme is organized so that you have plenty of time to complete work to your best ability. However it requires you to be organized and committed to doing some work at home or at lunchtime if your after school commitments do not allow much time. Time management is the key.

3.Where will Visual Arts lead me?
Visual Arts provides employment opportunities in a wide range of areas e.g. Architecture, Engineering, Industrial Design, Interior Design, Gaming, Graphic Design, Photography, Web Design, Fashion, Advertising, Animation and many more yet to be invented! (more information can be found on the brochure on the website).

4. Can I pick up Year 13 Design/Photography if I haven’t done it at Year 12?
It is very difficult to do this. Some background knowledge is required in both fields. However you may be accepted into the course at the discretion of the HOD and relevant Teacher. Be aware there will be a preliminary task you will need to complete before being accepted.

If you have any queries please feel free to contact the Art Department.