Level 3 Painting (PNT303)
PNT303 Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr R. Hatcliffe.
Recommended Prior LearningExperience at Level 2 Painting is a distinct advantage but not essential. If students are keen to learn and willing to put in the extra effort to catch up this course is open to them.
Level 3 Painting is strongly focused on contemporary painting methods and ideas. A high level of creativity and personal investment is fostered as the course allows students to further explore their practical knowledge, ability to generate ideas, and their understanding of the conventions and constraints of several forms of painting through a variety of artworks. Students will generate an individually conceived theme and produce a significant body of original work. Critical, reflective and creative thinking skills, independent approaches to problem solving and self-directed learning, essential for tertiary study, are promoted and developed.
Level 3 Painting is a University Entrance approved subject.
Course Overview
Term 1
To begin with we look at key conventions of painting. We use artist models to study a variety of ways of working. Students complete several drawings and paintings based on their chosen theme or topic and present this as the start of their folio board. These pieces make up the first internal assessment focusing on their understanding of conventions.
Term 2
In Term 2 we begin to clarify ideas on the folio board. Students use their selected artist models to assist them in developing and embedding their understanding of different ways of working. Paintings are extended and refined based on different aspects and work is presented in a series with clear evidence that ideas have moved forward systematically.
Term 3
Students continue to develop ideas and fluently extend their paintings. The second internal assessment is completed in the first few weeks which demonstrates the regeneration of ideas and a systematic approach. Several pieces of work will be used on the folio boards.
Term 4
Students work towards completing their folio boards to show a systematic flow of regenerated ideas.
Level 3 optional courses, Visual Arts
Detailed Course Outline Assessment Policy & Procedures Career Pathways
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Contributions and Equipment/Stationery$55 Art pack purchased through College
Required Equipment: BYOD (not Chromebook or iPad)