NCEA Level 3 Art Painting
13ART Subject DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Ms M. Malcolm.
Recommended Prior LearningLevel 1 or 2 Art Painting is preferred, but not necessary. Absolute beginners are admitted at the discretion of the Teacher In Charge. (Ms Malcolm)
This course is designed to build on the skills and ideas the students have studied at Level 2 Visual Arts and will be individually designed to meet the interests and ideas of the students. This course will benefit you if you are contemplating a career in the Creative Industries. Interested in digital work using a tablet? We have a set of industry standard tablets that we use to teach digital painting!!
There are a wide range of career pathways available from this subject: Film and Television, Fashion Design, Architecture or Retail Industries. This course is also designed to cater for the individual student, by focusing on what YOU want to do in further study, or your current interests and passions. Beginners can be admitted into this course with permission from HOD Arts Ms Malcolm.
Subject Overview
Term 1
Painting techniques: the basics
Developing ideas : what do you want to paint?
Beginning the process
Term 2
Developing ideas and paintings for folio boards 1 and 2
Term 3
Developing ideas and works for boards 2 and 3
Term 4
Finishing portfolios and scholarship workbooks
Career Pathways
Artist, Artistic Director, Tattoo Artist, Graphic Designer, Make-up Artist, Curator, Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage)
Contributions and Equipment/StationeryAn Art pack is strongly recommended. It can be ordered through Gordon Harris (price to be confirmed by supplier), unless student has the materials required from Year 12.