Kelston Boys’ High School Kelston Boys’ High School

Painting Level 2

12PAI
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms K. Robson.

Entry Requirements

Students must have passed their Level 1 Folio Board external or have gained at least 14 credits in Level 1 Painting and/or Digital Arts in order to gain entry. Students with no art background who who have skill in drawing and/or painting and wish to take up Year 12 Painting need to see Ms. Robson regarding entry into this course prior to commencement.

Level 2 Painting will suit students who enjoy and have some talent in drawing and painting. Students will need to be able to think creatively and imaginatively to develop ideas. Students would also need to finish off artworks outside of lesson time.


PAINTING - YEAR 12
NCEA LEVEL 2
CODE: 12PAI

This course aims to build and refine skills in drawing and painting techniques, colour mixing and tonal modeling. Students will also learn how to develop their own ideas through analysis, and learning about artists’ themes, concepts and techniques. 

The main focus of the course is to strengthen skills and knowledge in:

  • Drawing and Painting

  • Idea development

  • Investigation of a theme or a concept

Planned Total Credits Offered 20


Some students will also be offered the opportunity to do a research assignment and/ or a mural.

Two optional Assignments - Credits Offered 8

For further information see: Ms Robson


Learning Areas:

Arts


Pathway

Painting Level 3

Success in Level 2 Painting will provide students with the basic knowledge and skills that will be useful for studying Level 3 Painting. This course is also important if students want to study Art and Design based degrees or want to make their career in a creative industry.


Disclaimer

Course Selection is confirmed at the start of 2024.  You can change the courses you have selected up until the start of next year provided there are still spaces in the course you wish to change to.

Some courses may become unavailable due to the number of students taking the courses or changes in staffing.

New courses may also be introduced, in which case you will be notified and given the opportunity to select the new course.