Glendowie College

12 Art History

12ARH

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr P. Carrigan.

Recommended Prior Learning

12 Credits in Level 1 English.

Objectives

Develop an understanding of the styles of different artists and art movements.
Develop an understanding of the contexts in which art is made and viewed and how the contexts influence the style and meaning of art from different time periods.

Course/Course Content

The course is entitled ‘Towards Modernism’ and involves the study of nineteenth and early twentieth century painting, sculpture and architecture (mainly French). The following art movements are studied:

Neoclassicism.
Romanticism.
Realism.
Impressionism.
Post Impressionism.

The course content is extensive and covers a lot of factual information. Students who have a love of Art and History will enjoy this course. External examination questions require a long answer response not essays. However, it is necessary for students to have a competent level of English so that they can cope with the analytical aspect of the course.

Students will have the opportunity to visit a range of venues to look at art and architecture.

Extra curricular activities that can extend students in Visual Arts include:

GDC_arts - Ongoing competitions, external Art and Photography competitions, Art lunchtime activities, Summerfest, School Art Exhibition, displays, assisting with School Production, community projects and scholarship.

Subject Overview

Term 1
Neo classicism: to begin we examine the artworks of 1789, around the time of the French Revolution.
We examine the type of materials artists were using at the time and do some practical work with oil painting on canvas.
We look at the fashion, style & architecture of the time to build small models of famous buildings & structures eg. Big Ben.
We have a trip to the city to explore the architecture of Auckland and the view shows/galleries of our fair city.
Complete an internal on Napoleon & Art for 4 credits.

Term 2
Romanticism: We examine Europe post revolution and the move to pre industrial France.

Faculties:

Arts Faculty

Assessment Policy & Procedures

Assessment Information

Year 13 Art History Guideline(s):
It is advised that students achieve with Merit or Excellence in each of the achievement standards for NCEA Level 2 Art History in order that they may cope with the demands of Level 3.

Career destinations related to Art History and Theory include organisations and sectors such as:
Museums.
Art galleries.
Governance and policy.
Arts management.
Fine arts auctioneers.
Archives and libraries.
Heritage and conservation.
Journalism, media and public relations.