Teacher in Charge: Ms J. Mears.
NCEA Level 1 Visual Arts (1ART)
Aotearoa, Our Place, Our Turangawaewae, Our whenua
Level 1 Visual Arts is a ‘mixed media’ Visual Arts course. It is a course for students who have enjoyed Year 10 practical art and are wanting to continue to develop their skills and confidence with drawing, painting and printmaking. In addition the course develops visual thinking and compositional skills. It leads on to the Level 2 specialist Visual Arts Courses: Painting, Design, Photography and Printmaking.
Through a pedagogy of Guidance + Action + Experimentation, students who learn in the Arts Faculty will:
Visual Arts is a mixed media course that explores authentic local and National contexts, in addition to artmaking and artists' ways of working. The course develops a range of art skills, visual thinking, idea development and compositional skills.
2024 NCEA Level 1 Courses, Arts
L2 Design, L2 Painting, L2 Photography
Visual Arts is a mixed media course that develops a range of art skills, visual thinking, idea development and compositional skills. It leads to Level 2 Painting, Level 2 Design and Level 2 Photography.
Model, Photographer, Tattoo Artist, Entertainer, Signmaker, Film/Television Camera Operator, Graphic Designer, Interior Designer, Musician, Jeweller, Make-up Artist, Animator/Digital Artist, Curator, Copywriter, Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Visual Merchandiser, Exhibition and Collections Technician, Media Producer, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Artist, Artistic Director, Film and Video Editor, Game Developer, Beauty Therapist
Contributions and Equipment/StationeryStudents have the option to purchase a take home stationery kit that includes a visual diary, quality paint brushes and fine art student paint. Specialty papers, inks, mediums and two A1 art board supports are provided by the school.
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.