VISUAL ARTS
Visual Arts is powerful forms of expression that recognise, value, and contribute to the unique bicultural and multicultural character of Aotearoa New Zealand, enriching the lives of all New Zealanders. Through movement, sound and image, Visual Arts transform people’s creative ideas into expressive works that communicate layered meanings.
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LEVEL 1
Visual Arts
Level 1 Visual Arts in 2024 is a brand new course of integrated studies that will explore all of the disciplines from photography and design to painting, printmaking and sculpture. All activities will be grounded in Mātaurangi Māori and include the Pasifika values.
Visual Art can be great preparation for any career that requires fine motor skills, presentation skills, an eye for aesthetics and creative thinking: architect, interior designer, theatre stage designer, photographer, graphic designer, advertisement producer, logo/branding designer, sign writer, magazine/book designer, packaging designer, fashion/accessory designer, fabric/textile/pattern designer, jeweller, weaver, carver, glass artist, potter, fine artist, tattoo artist, art historian, art critic, teacher, art therapist, illustrator, animator, movie maker, website/video creator, curator, personal style/make-up artist and more.
Only one Visual Arts subject is available for Level 1 students - choose either Painting, Printmaking and Sculpture (1PAI) or Photography & Design (1PHO).
Cost and Materials: $60. Students may need to purchase some specialist items
Entry Guidelines: Completion of an art elective or Visual Art Hub preferred, subject to HOD approval. At Level 2 & 3, students may take multiple Visual Arts subjects (Design, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture)
Leads to: Level 2 Visual Art subjects: Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture.
Teachers in Charge: Mrs H Jones, Ms J Dickerson
LEVEL 2
Design
This course is designed to give students the chance to explore and experience the Visual Art discipline of Design at a deeper level of understanding, developing students’ strengths in the process.
Produce a body of work within Design to show understanding of art making methods and ideas
Develop a comprehensive knowledge of digital creative tools – Illustrator/Photoshop/InDesign
Develop an understanding of the many aspects of Design from logo design, illustration of children’s book, to fashion design
Design can be great preparation for any career that requires fine motor skills, presentation skills, an eye for aesthetics and creative thinking: architect, interior designer, theatre stage designer, photographer, graphic designer, advertisement producer, logo/branding designer, sign writer, magazine/book designer, packaging designer, fashion/accessory designer, fabric/textile/pattern designer, jeweller, weaver, carver, glass artist, potter, fine artist, tattoo artist, art historian, art critic, teacher, art therapist, illustrator, animator, movie maker, website/ video creator, curator, personal style/make-up artist and more.
Cost and Materials: $60. Students may need to purchase some specialist items
Entry Guidelines: No entry requirements. At Level 2 & 3, students may take multiple Visual Arts subjects (Design, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture).
Leads to: Level 3 Visual Art subjects: Design, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture
Teacher in Charge: Ms J Dickerson
Painting
This course is designed to give students the chance to explore and experience the Visual Art discipline of Painting at a deeper level of understanding, developing students’ strengths in the process.
Generate and develop ideas using drawing processes and procedures in painting
Produce a body of work within painting to show understanding of art making methods and ideas
Painting can be great preparation for any career that requires fine motor skills, presentation skills, an eye for aesthetics and creative thinking: architect, interior designer, theatre stage designer, photographer, graphic designer, advertisement producer, logo/branding designer, sign writer, magazine/book designer, packaging designer, fashion/accessory designer, fabric/textile/pattern designer, jeweller, weaver, carver, glass artist, potter, fine artist, tattoo artist, art historian, art critic, teacher, art therapist, illustrator, animator, movie maker, website/video creator, curator, personal style/make-up artist and more.
Cost and Materials: $60. Students may need to purchase some specialist items
Entry Guidelines: Successful completion of Level 1 Visual Arts portfolio, subject to HOD approval. At Level 2 & 3, students may take multiple Visual Arts subjects (Design, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture).
Leads to: Level 3 Visual Art subjects: Design, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture
Teacher in Charge: Mr C Lee
Photography
This course is designed to give students the chance to explore and experience the Visual Art discipline of Photography at a deeper level of understanding, developing students’ strengths in the process.
Demonstrate digital photography
Generate and develop ideas using drawing processes and procedures in photography and design
Produce a body of work within photography to show understanding of art making methods and ideas
Developing a comprehensive knowledge of digital creative tools
Photography can be great preparation for any career that requires fine motor skills, presentation skills, an eye for aesthetics and creative thinking: architect, interior designer, theatre stage designer, photographer, graphic designer, advertisement producer, logo/branding designer, sign writer, magazine/book designer, packaging designer, fashion/accessory designer, fabric/textile/pattern designer, jeweller, weaver, carver, glass artist, potter, fine artist, tattoo artist, art historian, art critic, teacher, art therapist, illustrator, animator, movie maker, website/video creator, curator, personal style/make-up artist and more.
Cost and Materials: $60. Students may need to purchase some specialist items
Entry Guidelines: No entry requirements. At Level 2 & 3, students may take multiple Visual Arts subjects (Design, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture).
Leads to: Level 3 Visual Art subjects: Design, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture
Teacher in Charge: Ms J Dickerson
Printmaking
This course is designed to give students the chance to explore and experience the Visual Art discipline of Printmaking at a deeper level of understanding, developing students’ strengths in the process.
Generate and develop ideas using drawing processes and procedures in printmaking – chine colle/collagraphy/etching/ screen printing/transfer/laser cut/mono print/woodcut
Produce a body of work within printmaking to show understanding of art making methods and ideas
Printmaking can be great preparation for any career that requires fine motor skills, presentation skills, an eye for aesthetics and creative thinking: architect, interior designer, theatre stage designer, photographer, graphic designer, advertisement producer, logo/branding designer, sign writer, magazine/book designer, packaging designer, fashion/accessory designer, fabric/textile/pattern designer, jeweller, weaver, carver, glass artist, potter, fine artist, tattoo artist, art historian, art critic, teacher, art therapist, illustrator, animator, movie maker, website/video creator, curator, personal style/make-up artist and more.
Cost and Materials: $60. Students may need to purchase some specialist items
Entry Guidelines: Successful completion of Level 1 Visual Arts portfolio, subject to HOD approval. At Level 2 & 3, students may take multiple Visual Arts subjects (Design, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture).
Leads to: Level 3 Visual Art subjects: Design, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture.
Teacher in Charge: Mr C Lee
LEVEL 3
Design
This course is designed to give students the chance to explore and experience the Visual Art discipline of Design at a pre‑tertiary level of understanding, developing students’ strengths in the process. Emphasis is on personal development of a unique artistic vision. Self‑discipline, motivation and a commitment to artistic growth is critical.
Design can be great preparation for any career that requires fine motor skills, presentation skills, an eye for aesthetics and creative thinking: architect, interior designer, theatre stage designer, photographer, graphic designer, advertisement producer, logo/branding designer, sign writer, magazine/book designer, packaging designer, fashion/accessory designer, fabric/textile/pattern designer, jeweller, weaver, carver, glass artist, potter, fine artist, tattoo artist, art historian, art critic, teacher, art therapist, illustrator, animator, movie maker, website/video creator, curator, personal style/make-up artist and more.
Cost and Materials: $60. Students may need to purchase some specialist items
Entry Guidelines: No entry requirements. At Level 3, students may take multiple Visual Arts subjects (Design, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture).
Leads to: Tertiary courses: Architecture, Art History, Art, Therapy, Animation, Design, Fashion, Fine Arts, Film, Jewellery, Photography, Style & Beauty, and more
Teacher in Charge: Ms J Dickerson
UE Approved
Painting
This course is designed to give students the chance to explore and experience the Visual Art discipline of Painting at a pre‑tertiary level of understanding, developing students’ strengths in the process. Emphasis is on personal development of a unique artistic vision. Self‑discipline, motivation and a commitment to artistic growth is critical.
Painting can be great preparation for any career that requires fine motor skills, presentation skills, an eye for aesthetics and creative thinking: architect, interior designer, theatre stage designer, photographer, graphic designer, advertisement producer, logo/branding designer, sign writer, magazine/book designer, packaging designer, fashion/accessory designer, fabric/textile/pattern designer, jeweller, weaver, carver, glass artist, potter, fine artist, tattoo artist, art historian, art critic, teacher, art therapist, illustrator, animator, movie maker, website/video creator, curator, personal style/make-up artist and more.
Cost and Materials: $60. Students may need to purchase some specialist items
Entry Guidelines: Successful completion of Level 1 or 2 Visual Arts portfolio, subject to HOD approval. At Level 3, students may take multiple Visual Arts subjects (Design, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture).
Leads to: Tertiary courses: Architecture, Art History, Art, Therapy, Animation, Design, Fashion, Fine Arts, Film, Jewellery, Photography, Style & Beauty, and more
Teacher in Charge: Mr C Lee
UE Approved
Photography
This course is designed to give students the chance to explore and experience the Visual Art discipline of Photography at a pre‑tertiary level of understanding, developing students’ strengths in the process. Emphasis is on personal development of a unique artistic vision. Self‑discipline, motivation and a commitment to artistic growth is critical.
Photography can be great preparation for any career that requires fine motor skills, presentation skills, an eye for aesthetics and creative thinking: architect, interior designer, theatre stage designer, photographer, graphic designer, advertisement producer, logo/branding designer, sign writer, magazine/book designer, packaging designer, fashion/accessory designer, fabric/textile/pattern designer, jeweller, weaver, carver, glass artist, potter, fine artist, tattoo artist, art historian, art critic, teacher, art therapist, illustrator, animator, movie maker, website/video creator, curator, personal style/make-up artist and more.
Cost and Materials: $60. Students may need to purchase some specialist items
Entry Guidelines: No entry requirements. At Level 3, students may take multiple Visual Arts subjects (Design, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture).
Leads to: Tertiary courses: Architecture, Art History, Art, Therapy, Animation, Design, Fashion, Fine Arts, Film, Jewellery, Photography, Style & Beauty, and more
Teacher in Charge: Ms J Dickerson
UE Approved
Printmaking
This course is designed to give students the chance to explore and experience the Visual Art discipline of Printmaking at a pre‑tertiary level of understanding, developing students’ strengths in the process. Emphasis is on personal development of a unique artistic vision. Self‑discipline, motivation and a commitment to artistic growth is critical.
Printmaking can be great preparation for any career that requires fine motor skills, presentation skills, an eye for aesthetics and creative thinking: architect, interior designer, theatre stage designer, photographer, graphic designer, advertisement producer, logo/branding designer, sign writer, magazine/book designer, packaging designer, fashion/accessory designer, fabric/textile/pattern designer, jeweller, weaver, carver, glass artist, potter, fine artist, tattoo artist, art historian, art critic, teacher, art therapist, illustrator, animator, movie maker, website/video creator, curator, personal style/make-up artist and more.
Cost and Materials: $60. Students may need to purchase some specialist items
Entry Guidelines: Successful completion of Level 1 or 2 Visual Arts portfolio, subject to HOD approval. At Level 3, students may take multiple Level 3 Visual Arts subjects (Design, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture).
Leads to: Tertiary courses: Architecture, Art History, Art, Therapy, Animation, Design, Fashion, Fine Arts, Film, Jewellery, Photography, Style & Beauty, and more
Teacher in Charge: Mr C Lee
UE Approved
FUTURE CAREERS
Artist, Exhibition Curator, Architect, Tertiary Lecturer, Teacher, Interior Designer, Graphic Designer, Web Designer, Art Director, Set/Screen Production, Advertising Specialist, Film/Video Editor, Industrial Designer, Sign Maker, Makeup Artist, Art Therapist, Art Historian, Museum Curator, Conservator, Arts Administrator, Heritage Officer, Marketing Specialist, Auctioneer, Archivist, Museum Education Officer, Journalist, Producer, Tertiary Lecturer, Teacher, Exhibition/Events Organiser, Antique Dealer, Actor, Broadcaster, Producer, Director, Theatre director, Stage Manager, Drama Publishing, Script and screenplay writer, Performing of any kind, Tertiary Lecturer, Teacher, Community Group Manager, Artistic Director, Screen and Set Designer, Therapist, Drama Therapist, Arts Administrator, Photographer, Florist, Arts Manager, Personal Assistant, Inspirational speaker, Spokesperson, Corporate Training, Composition, Performing, Radio & TV, Audio Engineering, Music Production, Live Sound Work, Instrument Making and Repair, Music Industry Jobs, Teaching, Music, Therapy, Music Publishing, Music Retail & Wholesale, Arts and Culture Administrator