Kaipara College
L2 Printmaking
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms J. Mears.
NCEA Level 2 Printmaking (2PRINT)
Learning about contemporary Printmaking practice
Level 2 Printmaking is a mix of hand and digital based Visual Arts Printmaking. It is a course for students who have achieved Level 1 Visual Arts and want to expand their skills into a course with an emphasis on learning skills to plan and execute various forms of Printmaking. The course involves learning about contemporary Printmaking and Printmakers and their ways of working, with an emphasis on understanding and using various printmaking techniques for effective communication. Visual Arts Printmaking develops visual thinking, idea development and compositional skills. It leads to Level 3 Visual Arts Printmaking and other pathways within the Creative and Visual Arts. Further study in Fine Arts or Design will lead to rewarding career outcomes.
Through a Pedagogy of Guidance + Action + Experimentation - students who learn in the Arts Faculty will:
- Have opportunities to engage and experiment with a wide range of artistic expressions and genres in a safe supportive environment.
- Develop a love of the arts as a form of self expression and a leisure activity that supports wellbeing.
- Develop the skills and attitudes needed to gain access to further education and/or employment in the creative industries.
- Understand the role of the arts in the world as a tool for making diverse people/cultures visible and as a tool for social justice.
Students have the option to purchase a take home stationary Kit that includes a visual diary, design pens, and a USB stick. Printing costs are covered by the school as are the A1 Art Boards.
Pathway
Visual Arts Printmaking develops visual thinking, idea development and compositional skills. It leads to further study at tertiary level in the Creative and Fine Arts and can lead to rewarding career outcomes.
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.
External
NZQA Info
Visual Arts 2.2 - Use drawing methods to apply knowledge of conventions appropriate to printmaking
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Visual Arts 2.3 - Develop ideas in a related series of drawings appropriate to established printmaking practice
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Visual Arts 2.4 - Produce a systematic body of work that shows understanding of art making conventions and ideas within printmaking
Disclaimer
IMPORTANT: Selection of a course does not guarantee entry into the course. Courses may not run due to low numbers, and timetable clashes may occur. Entry into a course may depend on prior performance in the subject area at the Dean and/or Head of Faculty's discretion. In any of the above listed situations, the student will be consulted about alternative courses during the course confirmation process.
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