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Ākonga who have an interest in art can learn how and why it has been produced. This involves the observation, analysis and interpretation of works of art within their cultural and historical contexts. Ākonga develop the analytical, critical and research skills needed to gain a greater understanding of artistic ideas and concepts. This subject does not require any practical skills in art.
The focus of this course is Renaissance art, a period that helped shape the history of art. Ākonga learn to analyse and interpret art within a cultural and historical context. The option offered is Late Renaissance.
This course is recommended to ākonga with an interest in the arts, English, history or classical studies. It is also useful for ākonga considering further tertiary study in any of these areas. It is not necessary to have studied Art History at Level 2.
New Zealand Scholarship exams are designed to extend very high-achieving Level 3 ākonga. Those who wish to enter the New Zealand Scholarship exam in this subject must discuss this option with their Te Kura subject kaiako.
No prior learning needed.
| Standard | Description | Version | Credits | Assessment | L1 Lit/Num | UE Lit/Num | Vocational Pathways |
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| 91482 | Demonstrate understanding of style in art works | 2 | 4 | External | UElwraUE literacy writing and reading achievement standard |
CrCreative Industries recommended standard |
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| 91483 | Examine how meanings are communicated through art works | 2 | 4 | External | UElraUE literacy reading achievement standard |
SeService Industries recommended standard CrCreative Industries recommended standard |
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| 91484 | Examine the relationship(s) between art and context | 2 | 4 | External | UElwraUE literacy writing and reading achievement standard |
CrCreative Industries recommended standard |
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| 91485 | Examine the impact of media and processes on art works | 2 | 4 | Internal | UElraUE literacy reading achievement standard |
SeService Industries recommended standard CrCreative Industries recommended standard |
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| 91486 | Construct an argument based on interpretation of research in art history | 1 | 4 | Internal | UElraUE literacy reading achievement standard |
CrCreative Industries recommended standard |
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| 91487 | Examine the different values placed on art works | 1 | 4 | Internal | UElraUE literacy reading achievement standard |
CrCreative Industries recommended standard |
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| 91488 | Examine the relationship(s) between a theory and art works | 2 | 4 | Internal | UElraUE literacy reading achievement standard |
SeService Industries recommended standard CrCreative Industries recommended standard |
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| 91489 | Analyse texts about art | 1 | 4 | Internal | UElraUE literacy reading achievement standard |