Whakairo Rākau (Wood Carving) - Level 3
CAR3 Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: 1689316
In Whakairo, at this level the student will be working towards gaining Level Three credits for the National Certificate of Educational Achievement.
The aim as in the previous year’s course is to provide an environment where students can use the skills developed and explore themes that are of personal significance. The student will be encouraged to produce a body of work that contains research, drawings and carved work. The student will be given greater freedom to pursue a pathway through Whakairo that is significant to them. There will be a process of negotiation and review that supports the student’s investigations.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
$60
Visual diary
A3 drawing pad
Pencil
Rubber
Ruler
Prerequisites
If you did not take the course at Level 2, or achieved fewer than 14 credits in that course, you will need HOD approval
Credit Information
| Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. 23013 v2 Apply Māori art conventions, designs and practices to develop whakairo | 3 |
I |
6 |
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| U.S. 23014 v2 Develop ideas to create whakairo | 3 |
I |
6 |
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| U.S. 30245 v1 Construct and refine taonga puoro | 3 |
I |
12 |
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Total Credits |
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Total Credits Available: 24 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 24 credits.
POLICY
It is the policy of Tauranga Boys’ College to have school-wide policies that inform parents and students of the criteria for administering all Assessments for National Qualifications.