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Visual arts is a subject that allows ākonga to express and develop their creativity, while developing their knowledge and skills. Ākonga create their own artworks while learning about the work of other artists and the cultural and social contexts that these artworks reflect. Ākonga can study visual arts to gain qualifications or to explore their interest in art.
In Level 3 Design, ākonga study, develop and produce a body of work. They learn to critically engage, evaluate and investigate artistic procedures and practices. Researching the work of contemporary artists and designers informs the development of their own ideas. Ākonga can produce a body of work in Design by completing the two internals culminating in the portfolio external standard. Although the emphasis is on design, ākonga work can demonstrate influences from printmaking, photography, painting and sculpture.
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.
NCEA Level 2 Design or equivalent study and experience of digital media applications (Photoshop, InDesign). All enquiries regarding equivalency should be directed to the senior kaiako of the subject prior to enrolment and registration.
| Standard | Description | Version | Credits | Assessment | L1 Lit/Num | UE Lit/Num | Vocational Pathways |
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| 91445 | Use drawing to demonstrate understanding of conventions appropriate to design | 2 | 4 | Internal | CrCreative Industries recommended standard |
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| 91450 | Systematically clarify ideas using drawing informed by established design practice | 2 | 4 | Internal | CrCreative Industries recommended standard |
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| 91455 | Produce a systematic body of work that integrates conventions and regenerates ideas within design practice | 2 | 14 | External | CrCreative Industries recommended standard |