12ARH

Level 2 Art History

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Miss A. Dawber.

Level 2 Art History: Street Art in Auckland and Towards Modernism (c.1780-1900)

Art History is a subject that seeks to understand different cultures and ideas through the study and analysis of art as a means of communication. We exist in an environment that is filled with artifacts of human history, architecture, painting and sculpture. Art History offers the tools to recognize and to understand these forms. It encourages humanity and empathy by teaching about other individuals and societies through their visual expression. Art History trains us to think and write clearly and carefully.

This subject is recommended for students with a passion and interest in the arts, especially the visual arts, English, History and Classical Studies. Literacy skills, critical thinking skills and an understanding of art ideas and concepts are essential and further developed.

 



 


The year is split into two main areas of study. The first is focused on Street Art whereby the students will go to Karangahape Road and Ponsonby on a guided tour by a local street artist to learn more about the role street art has in society in a political, social and aesthetic manner. They will need to respond to the street art that they see in a personal manner.

The second focus of study is on 19th century French painting, sculpture and architecture from the French Revolution to Post Impressionism. 

Themes explored include:

  • Political and social change
  • Leisure and entertainment
  • Modern life

Some artists explored include:

  • Jacques Louis David
  • Antoio Canova
  • Eugene Delacroix
  • Eduoard Manet
  • Claude Monet
  • Vincent Van Gogh


All internals and externals are completed digitally.



Course Overview

Term 1
Introduction: Art History Essential Skills (Analysis, Subjects, Meanings)

History and Development of Street Art in New York and New Zealand. Field trip to Karangahape Road and Ponsonby with local street artist for a guided tour on the development of street art in Auckland

AS91185 - Communicate a considered response to art works - Version 2 – 4 Credits – Internal

Neoclassicism: David, Vigee Le Brun, Antonio Canova, Images of Napoleon

Romanticism: Delacroix, Gericault





Term 2
Orientalism: Ingres

Realism: Courbet, Daumier, Millet, Corot and Barbizon School

Impressionism: Manet, Monet, Degas, Cassatt, Morisot

AS91186 – Demonstrate understanding of art works in relation to their physical environments – Version 2 – 4 Credits – Internal

19th Century Contexts and Meanings (Political and social revolution, emerging middle class, redevelopment of Paris)

Term 3
Post-Impressionism: Cezanne, Seurat, Gauguin, Van Gogh

Architectural Revivalism

French Art Summary: Revision

AS91184 - Communicate understanding of an art history topic - Version 2 - 4 Credits – Internal


Term 4
Revision for exams

Entry Criteria

This course is open entry for all students. Level 2 Art History is an open entry course for students.

NCEA Students must meet the requirements to study a Level 2 NCEA Award.




Equipment/Stationery and Course Costs

This course makes significant use of digital learning material at various times during the year. It is advantageous for a student to have a laptop during these times. Some learning activities, including assessments, will not be able to be completed without a laptop.

Pathway

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

This course is eligible for NCEA Course Endorsement.

Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91180 v2
NZQA Info
Art History 2.1 - Examine the effects of formal elements of art works
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4w
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91182 v2
NZQA Info
Art History 2.3 - Examine the influence of context(s) on art works
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4w
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91184 v2
NZQA Info
Art History 2.5 - Communicate understanding of an art history topic
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91185 v2
NZQA Info
Art History 2.6 - Communicate a considered personal response to art works
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91186 v2
NZQA Info
Art History 2.7 - Demonstrate understanding of art works in relation to their physical environments
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 12
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Course selection does not guarantee a course will be available or that you have approval to take a course. Final course confirmation is in January and depends on your final results and in rare cases, staff availability.