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Christ’s College
Canterbury
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Art
YEAR 9—CORE ART
Status
Compulsory
Prerequisites
None
Periods per week
Three for one term
YEAR 10—CORE ART
Status
Compulsory
Prerequisites
None
Periods per week
Two for one term
Description
Every student has some exposure to the visual
arts and will experience a variety of art approaches,
skills and techniques. Each will experiment with
materials and media in the broad areas of drawing,
painting, lettering, design, printmaking and 3D art.
Knowing about art, and how it performs as an
expression of society, is also an important aspect
of the art programme at all levels in the school.
YEAR 10
Status
Optional
Prerequisites
None
Periods per week
Four
Description
Students can elect to do extra art in Year 10 to
extend their core art studies. This is recommended
preparation for NCEA Art.
The approach to the subject has changed from the
idea that a student must have a natural ability and
talent, to an emphasis on an interested student
learning art skills and techniques. In this way, he
will develop his understanding and confidence
to produce his own art work. There is a greater
emphasis on knowing about art. There is room for
personal expression, but all students must work
within the set prescription and be prepared to be
guided by the Art teachers.
Assessment
Major projects and examinations.