This course requires 2 options.
Printmaking - Level 3
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Leana Buxton.
Students are supported to create a range of Print based outcomes, utilising wood, lino and etching processes. This is a great option for students who have experience in Carving or other traditional methods of art making. We welcome any student who is keen to give this class a go.
Course Overview
Term 1
Students will learn about different methods of printmaking including etching, lino and wood cuts. Learning about the methods of printmaking, the conventions and processes will underpin the learning during this term.
Term 2
Students will identify a chosen theme for their work and begin by exploring this theme through a series of observational drawings, composition plans, testing of materials and processes and creating prints. Students will document their process, selection of artist models and test prints in a workbook for the marking of their work.
Term 3
Students will continue to produce a body of related works responding to their chosen theme and artist model. Painting surfaces, cutting up their prints and reprinting will all be key elements of this course.
Term 4
Students will produce a three panel folio board that showcases their related series of printmaking works. The folio will show the students ability to generate and develop their ideas.
Prerequisites
If you did not take a pathway course at Level 2, or achieved fewer than 12 credits in that course, you will need HOD approval. Please email [email protected].nz
Assessment Information
Students will complete one internal and one external for this course however there is some freedom to change this should this better cater to the needs of the student.Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
For a full list of UE approved subjects, go here:
https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualifications-standards/awards/university-entrance/approved-subjects
External
NZQA Info
Printmaking 3.2 - Use drawing to demonstrate understanding of conventions appropriate to printmaking
NZQA Info
Printmaking 3.4 - Produce a systematic body of work that integrates conventions and regenerates ideas within printmaking practice
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 18
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.
Pathway Tags
Animator/Digital Artist, Advertising Specialist, Copywriter, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Artist, Artistic Director, Film and Video Editor, Dancer, Beauty Therapist, Tattoo Artist, Entertainer, Film/Television Camera Operator, Graphic Designer, Interior Designer, Musician, Event Manager, Jeweller, Make-up Artist, Curator, Demonstrator,