PHS Art Histories
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Course Introduction and Course Outline details are listed below – please scroll down
Art history teaches students different ways of thinking, questioning, and asserting their values and sense of humanity, and it counts towards UE Literacy!
Wellington Trip – 2018
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Students work on TYRE PRINT after artist Robert Rauschenberg – 2014
Knowing whether something is an artwork and/or is valuable, or original is not as easy as it may seem.
The focus in term one involves understanding these key ideas.
You'll learn how to unpack these ideas through listening, reading, discussing and looking at artworks.
UE Literacy from Art History...
Below is a table that explains what UE Literacy credits can be gained from a combination of Level 2 and 3 credits in Art History. Students in Level 3 can also take Level 2 standards.
UE Literacy from Art History | |||
Area of UE Literacy | Reading | Writing | Both |
Level 2 External “Context” 91182 2.3 | 4 credits | ||
Level 2 Internal “Topic” 91184 2.5 | 4 credits | ||
All other Internal Level 3 Art History Stds | 4 credits each | ||
Level 3 External “Context” 91484 3.3 | 4 credits |
The Level 2 and Level 3 courses are integrated so the topics are the same but the assessments are at different levels, each with a slightly different focus.
The texts we'll analyse in term one are chapter three of Danto's book on Warhol regarding Warhol's Brillo Boxes and an article on Pollock's late work by Jordan Kantor. We'll look at Walter Benjamin's concept of the Aura to help inform ideas about originality.
The texts we'll analyse in term one are chapter three of Danto's book on Warhol regarding Warhol's Brillo Boxes and an article on Pollock's late work by Jordan Kantor. We'll look at Walter Benjamin's concept of the Aura to help inform ideas about originality.
In Art History, we sometimes look back in order to look ahead. It's a way of thinking that involves searching for links between things. With this in mind we could begin by examining the Realist Movement in France in the mid 19th C., and move on to investigate Modernism, before finally looking at Contemporary art practice in the here and now. This broad investigation sets students up in Level 3 to be able to tackle one of our internal assessments in addition to the external exam and even Scholarship should they choose to. The structure also helps Level 2 students gain UE literacy credits by tackling the external exam should they choose to.
We later examine the impact that art media (and the myriad ways of making artworks) have upon the style and meaning of artworks. This second assessment is about Media and Processes in Art. The area of focus is Abstract Expressionism, Pop Art – Warhol & Pollock.
We examine theories behind contemporary art and our personal response to these – Consumerism, The Art World, Feminism & Postmodernism.
The overall structure of assessments includes three internal standards worth 4 credits each and one external standard woth the same for a total of 16 credits. Additionally, there are optional internal standards available for both levels.
Time Allowance & Deadlines
More information is listed below and on the assessment procedures document – please refer to it.
• If you have planned trips away you will need to plan for assessments in advance
• You must discuss your options with your teacher as early as possible if you know you might have trouble meeting a deadline
Course Outline Information
You are expected to know the information below
Introduction – What is Art History and how does this course work?
• Approaches to Reading, Researching & Writing
• Introduction & overview of Modernism & Post-Modernism
• The focus of this course is Modern & Post-Modern Art covering the period of time from roughly 1940 to the present and focusing mostly on New Zealand including Māori Art History, New York and the wider international scene.
• There are three external standards available for Level 3; Style, Meaning, Context. This course prepares Level 3 students to sit the Context paper but students would also be well-placed to attempt the Meaning paper if they wanted to.
• The focus of this course is Modern & Post-Modern Art covering the period of time from roughly 1940 to the present and focusing mostly on New Zealand including Māori Art History, New York and the wider international scene.
• There are three external standards available for Level 3; Style, Meaning, Context. This course prepares Level 3 students to sit the Context paper but students would also be well-placed to attempt the Meaning paper if they wanted to.
Tasks in Term 1
Your first task resources will be shared with you via Google Drive
In general you'll be:
• Planning
In general you'll be:
• Planning
• Reading, looking at artworks, asking questions, engaging
• Writing in your own words what you have researched, seen and listened to
• Analysing & synthesizing your research
• Writing in your own words what you have researched, seen and listened to
• Analysing & synthesizing your research
• Presenting your written work
Our Annual Trip to Wellington
is usually scheduled for a Thursday after school, in the first half of May, around week 2, Term 2.
We leave on the Thursday afternoon and return the following Saturday night.
Once organised, flights can be booked as soon as details have been finalised – See Mr Soltero.
Cost is approximately $300 all inclusive (plus spending money).
Please note there is a maximum of places because of the accommodation: 20 girls and 4-6 boys, Y13's have first priority, especially those considering study in Wellington.
Any senior student with an interest in Art/Design/Architecture related study in Wellington is most welcome.
You can get a permission slip from Mr Soltero or Miss Stewart.
is usually scheduled for a Thursday after school, in the first half of May, around week 2, Term 2.
We leave on the Thursday afternoon and return the following Saturday night.
Once organised, flights can be booked as soon as details have been finalised – See Mr Soltero.
Cost is approximately $300 all inclusive (plus spending money).
Please note there is a maximum of places because of the accommodation: 20 girls and 4-6 boys, Y13's have first priority, especially those considering study in Wellington.
Any senior student with an interest in Art/Design/Architecture related study in Wellington is most welcome.
You can get a permission slip from Mr Soltero or Miss Stewart.
Level 2 Course Details
The Level 2 course follows the Level 3 course fairly closely with a few exceptions.
Credit Structure – Semester One
Our first assessment is based on the same topic, What is the Value of Art and how do we know?
We use the same texts as Level 3 but our emphasis is more around discussing the question of Value as a topic. For example we might ask related questions like 'what makes an artwork original and how does that contribute to its value?'
As for Level 3 this can help you unpack the reading and texts you are dealing with for the remainder of the semester or year.
– refer to the wall calendar for detailed information about time allowances and deadlines
The second assessment for Level 2 (again as for Level 3) is about Examining how Media are used to Create Effects in Art. Just as for Level 3 the area of focus is Abstract Expressionism, Pop Art – Warhol & Pollock.
Credit Structure – Semester One
8 credits total from 2 achievement standards - additional credits may be available.
This course can be fully internal or partially external.
This course is an English rich subject that can count towards literacy requirements.
This course is an English rich subject that can count towards literacy requirements.
Our first assessment is based on the same topic, What is the Value of Art and how do we know?
We use the same texts as Level 3 but our emphasis is more around discussing the question of Value as a topic. For example we might ask related questions like 'what makes an artwork original and how does that contribute to its value?'
As for Level 3 this can help you unpack the reading and texts you are dealing with for the remainder of the semester or year.
– refer to the wall calendar for detailed information about time allowances and deadlines
The second assessment for Level 2 (again as for Level 3) is about Examining how Media are used to Create Effects in Art. Just as for Level 3 the area of focus is Abstract Expressionism, Pop Art – Warhol & Pollock.
Credit Structure – Semester Two
8 credits total from 2 achievement standards - additional credits may be available.
This course can be fully internal or partially external.
This course is an English rich subject that can count towards literacy requirements.
This course is an English rich subject that can count towards literacy requirements.
Our third assessment for the eyar, the first in semester two, involves Communicating a Considered Personal Response to Artworks. This invovles visiting art exhibitions and/or outdoor installations to produce a personal response.
And lastly for Level 2 we look at the Relationship Between Art and it's Environment.
This unit also involves visits to art exhibitions and/or outdoor installations.
Semester One
Unit 1: AS911184-2.5, version 2; Communicate Understanding of an Art History Topic –
Area of focus: Value in Art focusing on the work of Warhol and Pollock.
Texts: Arthur Danto’s 2009 “Warhol”, Jordan Kantor's "First Among Sequels..."
other articles, essays as needed.
Area of focus: Value in Art focusing on the work of Warhol and Pollock.
Texts: Arthur Danto’s 2009 “Warhol”, Jordan Kantor's "First Among Sequels..."
other articles, essays as needed.
Unit 2: AS91183-2.4; Examine how media are used to create effects in art works
Area of focus: Abstract Expressionism, Pop Art, Warhol and Pollock
Semester Two
Unit 3: AS91186-2.7; Demonstrate an understanding of art works in relationship to the physical environment
Area of focus – Contemporary art – this will include trips to the galleries and/or public artworks
Class discussion will include one of the following topics where relevant
– Consumerism, The Art World, Feminism or Postmodernism.
Area of focus – Contemporary art – this will include trips to the galleries and/or public artworks
Class discussion will include one of the following topics where relevant
– Consumerism, The Art World, Feminism or Postmodernism.
Assessment
Each unit Internal or External is worth 4 credits.
We have roughly 6-8 weeks per unit including formative assessment.
Time Allowance & Deadlines
Please refer to the wall calendar for detailed check-points and deadlines
• If you have any planned trips away due to other courses you will need to plan in advance
• You must discuss your options with your teacher as early as possible if you know you are likely to have difficulty meeting a deadline
Please refer to the wall calendar for detailed check-points and deadlines
• If you have any planned trips away due to other courses you will need to plan in advance
• You must discuss your options with your teacher as early as possible if you know you are likely to have difficulty meeting a deadline
Level 3 Course Details
Credit Structure
16 credits from 4 achievement standards.
Students may be able to opt for additional internal and/or external standards.
This course is an Approved Subject & counts towards UE
Students may be able to opt for additional internal and/or external standards.
This course is an Approved Subject & counts towards UE
Assessments, Resubmissions & Reassessments
Each unit Internal or External is worth 4 credits.
We have roughly 6-8 weeks per unit including formative assessment.
Unit 1: AS91487-3.6; Examine the different Values placed on Artworks – Arthur Danto’s 2009 book “Warhol”, Jordan Kantor's "First Among Sequels...", and other articles, essays as needed.
Unit 2: AS91485-3.4; Examine the impact of media & pro- cesses on art works
(Area of focus:Abstraction,Abstract Expressionism, Minimalism, Neo Dada, Pop Art)
Unit 3: AS91488-3.7; Examine the relationship(s) between a theory & art works – we'll consider one of the following theories;
– Consumerism, The Art World, Feminism or Postmodernism.
– Consumerism, The Art World, Feminism or Postmodernism.
Unit 4: Prepare for external exam beginning the second half of term three and start of term four.
Time Allowance & Deadlines
Please refer to the wall calendar for details of check-points and deadlines.
• There are 33 weeks in the year
• Both mid-week holidays and term-breaks have been accounted for
• If you have any planned trips away due to other courses you will need to plan in advance
• You must discuss your options with your teacher as early as possible if you know you are likely to have difficulty meeting a deadline
• Both mid-week holidays and term-breaks have been accounted for
• If you have any planned trips away due to other courses you will need to plan in advance
• You must discuss your options with your teacher as early as possible if you know you are likely to have difficulty meeting a deadline