NCEA Level 1

J    Who can enrol?

Those who have successfully completed Year 10 Art at HOD discretion.

J    Costs:

Course fee $15. Students will be expected to purchase their own paint and brushes.

J    Course outline:

Initially the course concentrates on students developing essential drawing skills.  Students investigate picturemaking/composition in a variety of mediums.  The year progresses with students working through a series of assignments involving painting/printmaking and sculpture.  In addition students will research relevant Artist role models relating to the assignments.

J    Assessment:

NCEA Achievement Standards

J    This course leads to:

NCEA Level 2 Practical Art & NCEA Level 2 Practical Photography.

J    For further information see:

Miss Kilkelly

NCEA Level 1

J    Who can enrol?

Any student who has successfully studied drama at Year 10, or in consultation with the Drama teacher.

J    Costs:

Nil

J    Course outline:

Study of acting, improvisation, theatre and stage craft.  A mainly practical course which requires a high degree of commitment.

J    Assessment:

NCEA Achievement Standards

J    This course leads to:

NCEA Level 2

J    For further information see:

Miss Rapsey

J    Who can enrol?

Any student who has successfully completed a Year 10 Music course, or in consultation with the Music teacher.

J    Costs:

Students are to supply one audio tape and one video tape.

J    Course outline:

The major focus of this course is Performance Skills.  Composition skills, set work studies and theory/aural tasks make up the remainder of the course.

J    Assessment:

The Performance aspect is worth 40%.  In addition there are composition, musical knowledge and aural tasks which are assessed at regular intervals throughout the year.

J    This course leads to:

NCEA Level 2 Performance Music.

J    For further information see:

Mr Shea

Home