Whangarei Girls’ High School

Year 9 Art

Course Description

This course introduces and builds confidence when using a wide range of art-making media, showing students how to apply these with the correct technique. Students will complete three taster projects across a variety of digital and practical art disciplines. Artist models will be selected to inform students’ finished artworks and provide a range of opportunities for students to incorporate their own subject matter and ideas.

Learning Opportunities

In this course you will need to:

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Creativity: You will use a range of art making techniques and apply these in your ‘own style’.	Drawing using a variety of Media.
Time Management: Use time management skills to meet deadlines.	Painting, Printmaking and Sculpture techniques.
Visual Literacy: Use images to describe and express your ideas.	Photography or Design Technologies.
Critical Thinking: Using Artist models, subject matter, media and techniques, you will make decisions based on these elements about your own work.

Year Levels/Departments:

Year 9, Art

Resources Required

All resources are supplied for use in class.