L3 Art History
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr D. Henderson, Miss S. Townsend.
Art History at L3 is a complimentary subject for any of the practical Art subjects. It is a theoretical, academic course and you must like writing! There is a good deal of wider reading, writing, viewing and discussion of Artworks.
Students study a time period in Italy which looks at the rebirth of Art and ideas of the classical world of Greece and Rome and explore the world of Mahi Toi using local practising artists. Students will critically analyse style, meaning and context of artworks including paintings, sculpture and architecture. The knowledge and skills gained can be applied to tertiary study and careers, particularly in the fields of Art, Architecture and Design.
The time period studied for exams is: Late Renaissance to Mannerism. For the internals we will be exploring Mahi Toi (Maori Art),Modernist Art and Feminist Art.
Internal Standards: There are three assignments of very different natures all worth 4 credits each. These are allocated as one per term, and reflect different research and thinking skills.
External Standards: One two-hours examination, encompassing:
4 credits for Meaning
4 credits for Style
All or some of these assessments can be taken.
Scholarship: Scholarship is offered for students who complete work at ‘Merit’ level or above. Additional group tutorials will be offered by specialist staff from Term 3.
Art History is one of only 5 subjects that offers reading and writing literacy components for UE. AUT specifically lists Art History as one of its subjects for entry into Nursing.
Open entry from any level 2 subject.
Required Prior Learning
Must have achieved L2 English. It is not essential to have taken a L2 Art subject, but it could prove insightful.
Subject Costs
All Course work books are provided. Paper, ring binder and pen required.
Subject Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for Course Endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Art History 3.1 - Demonstrate understanding of style in art works
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Art History 3.2 - Examine how meanings are communicated through art works
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Art History 3.3 - Examine the relationship(s) between art and context
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Art History 3.4 - Examine the impact of media and processes on art works
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Art History 3.6 - Examine the different values placed on art works
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Art History 3.7 - Examine the relationship(s) between a theory and art works
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 24
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.