12VAR

Year 12 Painting

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs K. Saunders.

Painting is not only an art form but is a way of seeing the world. We teach in a way that encourages ākonga (students) to examine and respond to their world. In this course, ākonga learn to work independently to construct meaning, produce artwork, and respond to and value others' feedback and criticism. They learn to use their imagination to engage with unexpected outcomes and to explore multiple solutions. 

This course enables ākonga to grow their personal style, which will support and empower them in their choice of expression. Drawing is used to generate, analyse, clarify and regenerate ideas. Using their study of artists' works, ākonga will be able to extend ideas and produce new work using conventions appropriate to the painting media being used. Ākonga may integrate digital painting into their units of work (optional).

Painting equips ākonga with transferable skills that can be used in a wide range of tertiary courses and careers, whilst studying a subject that inspires and excites them. This course will develop skills such as: 

  • communication, 
  • critical and creative thinking, 
  • problem-solving, 
  • the ability to research and analyse, 
  • adaptability, 
  • independence, and 
  • innovation. 

. .

The course structure is designed to promote independent work habits and develop knowledge and skills chosen by our ākonga. This course is divided into two interrelated areas:

  • The first unit of work is practical skills-based using contemporary established painting practice, as a source of motivation, linked to the conceptual theme "Change": teacher-directed theme & stylistic approach ākonga directed. Note - this body of work is two internal achievement standards taught as one unit.
  • The second is an independent practical investigation continuing to explore and extend the theme/ideas from the internal assessment body of work to create a sequential body of work (2-panel folio board). 

Throughout this course, ākonga will have the opportunity to participate in public group art exhibitions: virtual galleries and offsite gallery locations.

Recommended Prior Learning

Exemption: If you have not taken Year 11 Visual Art you may submit a small body of artwork, which shows a range of practical art-making skills, and if your work meets the required curriculum level you may be admitted into this course.

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: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91311 v2
NZQA Info
Visual Arts 2.2 - Use drawing methods to apply knowledge of conventions appropriate to painting
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91316 v2
NZQA Info
Visual Arts 2.3 - Develop ideas in a related series of drawings appropriate to established painting practice
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91321 v2
NZQA Info
Visual Arts 2.4 - Produce a systematic body of work that shows understanding of art making conventions and ideas within painting
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 12
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Note that picking a course doesn't guarantee entry.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the year level dean or the Future Pathways team for support and guidance.