Albany Senior High School/Coursebook/2PAI

What is this course about?
In painting you will really begin to develop your individual painting style and begin to emerge as an artist. You will take into account artist models which really inspire you to be an artist. You will generate and develop ideas to produce a body of work based on an individually selected theme. Your teacher will be responsive to your ideas and interests and will help scaffold a programme which caters for authenitc learning and deeper learning of painting in general.

What will I learn?
We will spend time looking at relevant and contemporary artists, both internationally and in New Zealand. We will look at how to develop visual ideas using a variety of media, developing processes and your individual methodologies. In this course you will be encouraged to investigate art ideas within the field of Painting as well as concepts and ideas within installation art, Photography, Sculpture and other art disciplines. You will be encouraged to view contemporary art exhibitions in galleries to broaden your knowledge and influence your processes and methodologies.

What sorts of things will I do?
The first part of the course is research based and you will be visiting galleries to view artworks and to develop your ability to critique artworks and identify critical pictorial concerns. You will learn to apply knowledge of artworks to your practical tasks. You will be encouraged to develop skills using a variety of mixed media and paint. The course is divided into three areas. Two internal standards and one external standard. The external standard involves the production of a systematic body of work which may be based on a theme of your own choice. This work must have a clear relationship to established art practice.

Frequently asked questions:
Q: Where might painting lead?

A: Illustrator, interior designer, graphic artist, industrial designer, web design, sign maker, painter, set design, stage painter, artist or teacher to name a few.

Q: Should I have taken level 1 visual arts?

A: You are encouraged to have taken level 1 visual arts as it is an important foundation for level 2. If you have not you will need to meet with the Specialist Subject Leader of Visual Arts to discuss your course.