Level 2 Art History
12ARH Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs S. Waanders.
Recommended Prior Learning- No prior learning is needed. All skills required will be taught in the course
You will learn to:
• Study European 19th Century art including the Realists, Impressionists and Post Impressionists
•read visual narratives and meaning from art works
- learn how to analyse and discuss artworks
•understand how artists transmit ideas through imagery
- gain knowledge about how life at that time impacted on art
*Please note this is primarily a written subject.
Course Overview
Term 1
Introduction to C18th and C19th art movements
How to analyse and discuss an artwork
Neoclassical and Romantic art
Field trip to the Auckland Botanical Gardens and completion of AS 2.7- Art in the Physical Environment.
Term 2
Realist and Impressionist art
Completion of AS 2.5 - Research an art history topic
Term 3
Post - Impressionist art
Completion of AS 2.4 - The effects of media in art
NZ Colonial Landscape Art
Term 4
Depiction of the Maori by the European artist
Assessment Information
AS 91180- Examine the effects of formal elements of art works - 4 credits - external
AS 91181- Examine the meanings conveyed by art works - 4 credits - external
AS 91183- Examine how media are used to create effects in art works - 4 credits - internal
AS 91184- Communicate understanding of an art history topic - 4 credits - internal
AS 91186- Demonstrate an understanding of art works in relation to their physical environments
4 credits - internal
Could lead to any career in the Creative Arts that may include painting, design, photograph, media, advertising, curatorial studies and journalism