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Curriculum at WHS

The Arts - ARH2

Art History

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ARH2

Year 12 Optional

(16-20 Credits)

Background:

1) To investigate the making of Art Works. 2) Recognise relationships between art, artist and context. 3) Research and respond to art works. 4) Explore social contexts of art works and how people respond to them. 5) To identify analyse and discuss an art work. Students will be able to: 2.1) Analyse style in art 2.2) Examine subjects and themes in art 2.3) Examine techniques used in art. 2.4) Examine an art movement 2.6) Examine art Works in their Environment. Course content may involve: Art of the Pacific/Cubism and Optional Choice; MaoriArt/Taonga; Art in Aotearoa (19th Century to present); New Zealand architecture; French Art Neo-Classicism to Post Impressionism.

Some or all of the following will be offerred:

Standard	Title	Level	Credits	Assessment
AS90227	Discuss art works	2	4	External
AS90228	Examine subjects and themes in art	2	4	External
AS90229	Examine techniques used in art	2	4	Internal
AS90230	Examine an art movement	2	4	External
AS90232	Examine art works in their environmental context	2	4	External

Entry Requirements:

12 credits in ENA1.

Course Fees:

$15

Leads To:

ARH3