Visual Arts - NCEA Level 3 and Scholarship
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| The work of Marie. NCEA Level 3 Visual Arts 2005. | ||
| Te Kura enrolment codes | AR370B, AR370C, AR370D |
| Subjects | Printmaking AR370B, Painting AR370A, Sculpture AR370C, |
| Level of study | NCEA Level 3 |
| Availability | Available for enrolment from 2006 |
| Restrictions | None |
| Prerequisites | NCEA Level 2 |
About this programme
This involves researching the work of contemporary artists and designers to inform the development of ideas for art and design work in one of:
- Painting AR370A
- Printmaking AR370B
- Sculpture AR370C
A 30-minute video introduces the Level 3 programme. Successful students from previous years talk about how they researched and developed their ideas towards a folio submission (AS3.3).
This programme prepares students for NCEA Level 3 internal and external Achievement Standards and scholarship.
Students studying Art design need to have a computer with Photoshop (at least version 6) and a scanner or a digital camera is also desirable, along with either a CD burner or a zip drive.
Students studying Painting or Printmaking need to supply art materials.
Students studying Sculpture or Design need to supply drawing materials. (Materials requirements may vary depending on the type of work being developed.)
NCEA Achievement Standards for Visual Arts Painting Level 3. (AR370A)
| Name | Standard | Level | Credits |
Assessment |
Visual Arts 3.1 - Research and analyse approaches within established painting practice |
AS90659 | 3 | 4 | Int |
| Visual Arts 3.2 - Investigate and use ideas and methods in the context of a drawing study in painting | AS90663 | 3 | 6 | Int |
| Visual Arts 3.3 - Produce original work within painting to show extensive knowledge of art-making methods and ideas | AS90667 | 3 | 14 | Ext |
NCEA Achievement Standards for Visual Arts Printmaking Level 3. (AR370B)
| Name | Standard | Level | Credits |
Assessment |
Visual Arts 3.1 - Research and analyse approaches within established printmaking practice |
AS90661 | 3 | 4 | Int |
| Visual Arts 3.2 - Investigate and use ideas and methods in the context of a drawing study in printmaking | AS90665 | 3 | 6 | Int |
Visual Arts 3.3 - Produce original work within printmaking to show extensive knowledge of art-making methods and ideas |
AS90669 | 3 | 14 | Ext |
NCEA Achievement Standards for Visual Arts Sculpture Level 3. (AR370C)
| Name | Standard | Level | Credits |
Assessment |
Visual Arts 3.1 - Research and analyse approaches within established sculpture practice |
AS90662 | 3 | 4 | Int |
Visual Arts 3.2 - Investigate and use ideas and methods in the context of a drawing study in sculpture |
AS90666 | 3 | 6 | Int |
Visual Arts 3.3 - Produce original work within sculpture to show extensive knowledge of art-making methods and ideas |
AS90670 | 3 | 14 | Ext |
NCEA Achievement Standards for Visual Arts, Art design Level 3.(AR370D)
| Name | Standard | Level | Credits |
Assessment |
| Visual Arts 3.1 - Research an art-making tradition and discuss its links to relevant recent design practice | AS90515 | 3 | 4 | Int |
| Visual Arts 3.2 - Investigate and use ideas and methods in the context of a drawing study in design | AS90516 | 3 | 6 | Int |
| Visual Arts 3.3 - Produce original work within design to show extensive knowledge of art-making methods and ideas | AS90517 | 3 | 14 | Ext |
To be provided by the student
Student needs access to a video player and a television. Internet access is desirable for research purposes.
Adult students and secondary dual students are to supply their own art materials.
How learning/feedback is delivered
Learning option 1
You are provided with a suitable programme of learning based on your needs and goals. Programme materials are posted out. These are mainly booklets, but may also include videos, audio tapes or CD-ROMs. Telephone contact and written feedback from your teacher will be given when appropriate.
Learning option 2
You are provided with a suitable programme of learning based on your needs and goals. Programme materials are mainly based on booklets, but enhanced by any of the following: videos, tapes, CDs, CD-ROMs, online resources and discussions. Communication between the teacher and you, and between you and other students may be conducted via phone, videoconferencing or online technologies such as discussion groups or email.
More information
To find out more about this programme, contact art@tekura.school.nz
To find out the next step in your study, view the diagram on the Course info page




