Curriculum Studies Guide 2018

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Curriculum Studies Guide 2018
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AS 91182
Examine the influence of context/s on art works.
(4 credits – external)
AS 91183
Examine the use of media in art works.
(4 credits – internal)
AS 91184
Research an Art History topic. (4 credits – internal)
AS 91186
Demonstrate understanding of art works in relation
to their environments. (4 credits – internal)
YEAR 13
Status: Optional
Prerequisites: This subject can be started at
Level 3. There are no essential
prerequisites though an interest
in art and in history and ability
in written language are useful.
There is no need for practical
artistic ability; an interest in art
is sufficient.
Periods per week: Five
Description:
History of Art is a high interest subject which studies
different cultures and periods of time by examining
the art and architecture which they produced, the
artists whomade themand the society for which
they created them.
It is a useful subject to gain a deeper understanding
of history, society and culture and is very helpful
to boys intending careers in architecture, art and
design, tourismor museum studies.
Art History can be studied at Level 3 and at many
NewZealand and overseas universities. Even if the
subject is not studied beyond school level it will,
for most students, provide the foundation for an
interest for life.
Art History teaches visual analysis, research skills,
historical knowledge, interpretation, information
analysis,writing skills and critical thinking. Visual
literacy is a key tomany areas of study today.
At Level 3 classes can study one or two options
that range from the Renaissance to the diversity of
contemporary art.
We will study Topic 4:Modernist Design and
Architecture 1900–1960, a study of the importance
of design in early modernist thinking,which provides
connections with subjects such as Art Design,
Design and Visual Communication and Technology.
This is complemented by material fromTopic 3:Early
Modernism1900–1940,which studies of the varied
approaches of modernist painters, sculptors and
printmakers within the contexts of early twentieth–
century Europe; a topic which is of particular
application to practical art students.
Assessment
The following achievement standards are assessed:
AS 91482
Demonstrate understanding of style in art works.
(4 credits – external)
AS 91483
Examine howmeanings are communicated through
art works. (4 credits – external)
AS 91484
Examine the relationship(s) between art and context.
(4 credits – external)
AS 91485
Examine the impact of media and processes on art
works. (4 credits – internal)
AS 91486
Construct an argument based on interpretation of
research in art history. (4 credits – internal)
AS 91488
Examine the relationship(s) between a theory and
art works. (4 credits – internal)