Whangaparaoa College Whangaparaoa College

Year 8 Art

8ARTC
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs K. Boyd.

Recommended Prior Learning

No pre-requisites are required.


Year 8 art is focused on giving learners the opportunity to develop drawing, painting and mixed media art knowledge. The focus for

assessment in the Year 8 visual arts programme is drawing, painting and some mixed media. Learners will learn to create artworks

using a range of selected materials and techniques. Research into established artist models forms part of the study. Drawing will

underpin this programme.

Topics Covered: 

- Apply knowledge of selected drawing conventions from established practice, using appropriate materials and processes.

- Apply knowledge of selected painting/mixed media/sculpture conventions from established practice, using appropriate materials and processes.


Learning Areas:

Arts (Visual)


Pathway

Year 9 Visual Arts

Career Pathways

Animator/Digital Artist, Mining Engineer, Holiday Park Manager, Accountant, Auditor, Diversional and Recreational Therapist, Actor, Finance Manager, Receptionist, Advertising Specialist, Copywriter, Sales and Marketing Manager, Survey Technician, Aeronautical Engineer, Aeroplane Pilot, Registered Nurse, Agricultural Technician, Agricultural/Horticultural Consultant, Product Assembler, Paramedic


Course Contribution and Equipment (this value is only indicative)

$40.00
Includes all materials and resource materials.


Disclaimer

Although we aim to enable every learner to have the course that they prefer,  limited places or learning requirements may restrict learners' choices.