HOD: Mr F Woodward
Art is about solving visual problems by experimenting and combining ideas, materials and techniques to produce
individual interpretations of the problems posed. We live in a visual world and by becoming confident with solving
visual problems we can be informed when making comment on our world.
Click on the video to see what students think about visual art at Pakuranga College
Year 9 Art (9VRT) One Term
Students are introduced to the idea of solving visual problems by using techniques of drawing. Students are asked
to use line and tone to explain shape, tone and texture using graphite, ink, dye, paint and shellac. Shape, tone and
texture will also be explored in print-making and sculpture.
Course cost: $15 materials fee
Year 10 Art (10VRT) One Semester
Students are introduced to the idea of solving visual problems by using techniques of painting. Technical and
conceptual approaches to the use of paint and colour are studied through both 2D and 3D surfaces.
Course cost: $25 materials fee
Level 1 Visual Art (11VRT)
Demonstrate understanding of art and artworks from Maori and other cultural contexts using art terminology
| Number |
Name of standard | Credits |
Assessment |
| AS90914 | Use drawing methods and skills for recording information using wet and dry media | 4 | Internal |
| AS90915 | Use drawing conventions to develop work in more than one field of practice | 4 | Internal |
| AS90916 | Produce a body of work informed by established practice that develops ideas using a range of media | 6 |
Internal |
| AS90917 | Produce a finished work that demonstrates skills appropriate to cultural conventions | 12 | External |
You will learn to:
• apply drawing, design, painting, photographic and sculptural skills and techniques to understand themes presented in contemporary art
• study the work of New Zealand and overseas artists to assist decision making when producing your own art
Course cost: $60 materials fee. There is also $10 for the display board students need for their fol
Level 2 Design (12DES)
| Number |
Name of standard | Credits |
Assessment |
| AS90235 | Produce a body of work within design to show understanding of art-making methods and ideas | 12 | External |
| AS90474 | Research and document methods and ideas in the context of a drawing study in design | 6 | Internal |
| AS90475 | Generate and develop ideas using drawing processes and procedures in design practice | 6 |
Internal |
You will learn to:
• interpret the themes and influences used in contemporary design
• understand the design process from the research and drawing stages through to the final design solution
• use a range of design drawing techniques and processes including the use of industry standard design programmes such as Adobe Photoshop and InDesign
•present a design folio
Prerequisites: 12 external credits in level 1 art or in consultation with the head of department
Course cost: $80 materials fee. There is also $10 for the display board students need for their folio
Due to changes currently being made to level 2 standards by NZQA, there may be some minor changes to this
course in 2012.
Level 2 Art (12VRT)
| Number |
Name of standard | Credits |
Assessment |
| AS90479 | Produce a body of work within painting to show understanding of art-making methods and ideas | 12 | External |
| AS90481 | Produce a body of work within print-making to show understanding of art-making methods and ideas | 12 | External |
You will learn to:
• develop a range of painting, print-making and sculptural techniques
• test issues by studying particular artists and their approaches
• work independently and make decisions that reflect own opinions about possible directions regarding the content and direction of your work
Prerequisites: 12 external credits in level 1 art
Course cost: $75 materials fee. There is also $10 for the display board students need for their folio
Due to changes currently being made to level 2 standards by NZQA, there may be some minor changes to this
course in 2012.
Level 2 Photography (12PHO)
| Number |
Name of standard | Credits |
Assessment |
| AS90471 | Research and document information, methods and ideas in the context of a drawing study in photography | 6 | Internal |
| AS90477 | Generate and develop ideas using drawing processes and procedures in photography practice | 6 | Internal |
| AS90480 | Produce a body of work within photography to show understanding of art-making methods and ideas | 12 |
External |
You will learn to:
• use ideas and techniques to study particular photographers and their approaches
• work independently and make decisions that reflect own opinions about possible directions regarding the content and direction of your work
Prerequisites: 12 external credits in level 1 art
Course cost: $120 materials fee. There is also $10 for the display board students need for their folio
Due to changes currently being made to level 2 standards by NZQA, there may be some minor changes to this
course in 2012.
Level 3 Art History (13ARH)
| Number |
Name of standard | Credits |
Assessment |
| AS90492 | Examine media and processes in art | 3 |
Internal |
| AS90493 | Examine a theory and its role in art | 4 | Internal |
| AS90494 | Investigate an art issue | 4 |
Internal |
| AS90490 | Analyse style in art | 5 |
External |
| AS90491 | Describe the meaning of iconographic motifs | 4 |
External |
| AS90495 | Examine the context of an art movement | 4 | External |
You will learn to:
• look at and understand art, primarily painting and sculpture
• think critically and analytically
• understand the ideas of modern art
• recognise and understand Cubism, Abstraction, Dada and Surrealism and Modern American Art
Prerequisite: as this is a language based subject, it is important to have the ability to express ideas in writing
Course cost: The stationery requirements include a work book, cost $75
Due to changes currently being made to level 2 standards by NZQA, there may be some minor changes to this
course in 2012.
Level 3 Photography (13PHO)
| Number |
Name of standard | Credits |
Assessment |
| AS90660 | Research and analyse approaches within established photography practice | 4 | Internal |
| AS90664 | Investigate and use ideas and methods in the context of a drawing study in photography | 6 | Internal |
| AS90668 | Produce original work within photography to show extensive knowledge of art-making methods and ideas | 14 |
External |
You will learn to:
• understand and apply ideas and techniques related to photography
• engage in lines of research and study that explore own interests and understanding of the techniques of photography
Prerequisites: 12 external credits in level 2 photography
Course cost: $140 materials fee. There is also $15 for the display board students need for their folio
Level 3 Design (13DES)
| Number |
Name of standard | Credits |
Assessment |
| AS90515 | Research and analyse approaches within established design practice | 4 | Internal |
| AS90516 | Investigate and use ideas and methods in the context of a drawing study in design | 6 | Internal |
| AS90517 | Produce original work within design to show extensive knowledge of art-making methods and ideas | 14 |
External |
You will learn to:
• understand and apply ideas and techniques related to design
• engage in work of a high conceptual level
• develop and engage in lines of research and study that explore own interests and understanding of the techniques of design
Prerequisites: 12 external credits in level 2 art
Course cost: $80 materials fee. There is also $15 for the display board students need for their folio
Level 3 Painting (13PAI)
| Number |
Name of standard | Credits |
Assessment |
| AS90659 | Research and analyse approaches within established painting practice | 4 | Internal |
| AS90663 | Investigate and use ideas and methods in the context of a drawing study in painting | 6 | Internal |
| AS90667 | Produce original work within painting to show extensive knowledge of art-making methods and ideas | 14 |
External |
You will learn to:
• develop and extend your ideas, in a systematic way, through painting and drawing media
• explore your own ideas and theme in original artwork
• research artists and understand their work and ideas
Prerequisite: 12 external credits in level 2 art
Course cost: $85 materials fee. There is also $15 for the display board students need for their folio
Level 3 Sculpture (13SCU)
| Number |
Name of standard | Credits |
Assessment |
| AS90662 | Research and analyse approaches within established sculpture practice | 4 | Internal |
| AS90666 | Investigate and use ideas and methods in the context of a drawing study in sculpture |
6 | Internal |
| AS90670 | Produce original work within sculpture to show extensive knowledge of art-making methods and ideas | 14 |
External |
You will learn to:
• engage in work of a high conceptual level
• develop and engage in lines of research and study that explore own interests and understanding of the techniques of sculpture
Prerequisites: 12 external credits in level 2 art
Course cost: $85 materials fee. There is also $15 for the display board students need for their folio