L1 Painting and Printmaking

NCEA Level 1 Painting and Printmaking (1ART)

Aotearoa, Our Place, Our Turangawaewae, Our whenua

Level 1 Painting and Printmaking is a ‘mixed media’ course where students build on their skills from Year 9 and 10 Practical Visual Arts. Students will gain confidence using dry media (pencil/charcoal/pen), wet media (ink, watercolour, acrylic paint) and mixed media. They will also be introduced to Printmaking through a range of mediums such as; lino cut, etching and gelli prints). Students will develop work inspired by ‘Aotearoa, Our Place, Our Turangawaewae, Our whenua’ and use artist models to assist in the compositional planning and production of mixed media artworks. This course develops students visual thinking, idea development and problem solving. Whether students are thinking about a future in creative industries or simply love expressing themselves visually through the digital medium, this course allows students to build real skills, a stunning portfolio, and a strong creative voice.

Curriculum Skills and Key Competencies

Thinking: Students will develop critical, and creative thinking skills by identifying and analysing the processes, procedures of artists way of working. 

Using language, symbols and texts: Students will research, analyse and identify the meaning and intention in both artists and their own artwork, reflecting on and refining their artistic decision-making throughout the creative process.

Managing Self: Students will manage self by ensuing both planning and final outcomes are completed by the set checkpoints and deadlines, particularly on the workbook and portfolio assessments.  They will work independently to explore their own subtheme, artists, and techniques, persevere through challenges, and reflect on and refine their work in response to feedback.

Relating to others: Students relate to others by exploring different cultural contexts and artistic styles, as well as considering how visual arts can be used for social commentary, developing awareness of how their artistic choices can impact audiences.

Participating and contributing: Students will relate to others by engaging in critical analysis and constructive feedback, learning to give and receive responses in a respectful and supportive manner that enhances their own work and the work of others.

Careers and Pathways

Year 11 Painting and Printmaking leads on to the Level 2 and 3 specialist Visual Arts Courses: Painting, Printmaking, Design and Photography, which are all UE approved subjects.

This subject is suited for students interested in careers or industries such as;

• Interior or Architectural Design: Exterior, Spatial, Interior design
• Communications: Advertising, Content creation, media
• Film or Television Back of house Design; Costume, stage and set, lighting, sound, fashion, makeup
• Primary, Secondary or Tertiary Teaching
• Curator / Exhibition manager / Events coordinator / Arts business manager / Arts leader
• Designer: Graphic designer, animation, digital designer (web & other media), product designer, illustrator, computer gaming, CGI
• Photographer or Film maker: media and television industry