Teacher in Charge: Ms J. Mears.
NCEA Level 3 Painting (3PAI)
Course theme: Observations - an exploration of contemporary painting practice
Level 3 Painting students explore a wide range of contemporary painting and drawing practices. Students will explore, develop, extend and regenerate a wide range of ideas and refine their fine painting skills. It is a course for students who have achieved Level 2 Painting and want to further refine and expand their painting skills and their deeper thinking and compositional skills. Students are expected to work in new ways and undertake experimentation, engage in research and artist analysis to help further develop and regenerate their ideas.
Level 3 Painting leads on to pathways within the Creative Industries, Design and Visual Arts. Further study in Fine Arts, Design or Architecture will lead to rewarding career outcomes.
Through a pedagogy of Guidance + Action + Experimentation, students who learn in the Arts Faculty will:
Students have the option to purchase a take home stationary Kit that includes a visual diary, quality paint brushes and fine art student paint. Specialty papers, inks, mediums and three A1 art board supports are provided by the school.
2024 NCEA Level 3 Courses, Arts
Students 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 three 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.