L3 Art History: Why does Art look the way that it does? - Term 3

Explore how and why Art is made and how that impacts on the style and meanings in Art.

Course Overview

In this course, you will explore why art looks the way that it does and what it all means. How artists styles are created in artworks and how meaning is made in art.


The Teacher

Philippa Mallinson

0Students 8 Courses

Kia ora, my name is Philippa Mallinson. I live in Hokitika on the beautiful West Coast. I love reading, drinking coffee, looking at and thinking about Art. In Art History we work as a team of Art Historians to explore big ideas in Art.

Course Details

Will be able to explain how artworks are made
Will be able to express ideas about style and art
Will be able to express ideas about meaning in art
Will be able to make an argument about why artworks look they way that they do

Art History
Prior learning an advantage, however, success in literacy rich courses and a curious mind is all that is required.
Padlet, Google apps, Knowledge Forum
One Term
21 Jul 2023
22 Sep 2023
English

Yes
NCEA Level 3
No
Standard No * Standard title credit value Internal/External
91485 Examine the impact of media and processes on art works 4 Internal

A curious and questioning mind. The ability to actively participate in class discussions A receptiveness to taking risks with your learning. An openness to listening critically to one another, responding positively and constructively, and appreciating the different strengths, experiences and skillsets. In this art history class, the participating students become a community with a shared interest in exploring and discussing ‘big’ questions. Anyone wanting to take this course will need to fully participate in ongoing online discussion, whether through social media type platforms or in the video conference. Discussion is a fundamental part of the course. We will work as a team of art historians to explore those big questions about art. You will also need to have access to netbook/laptop device in and outside of school. You will also need to be able to use Google Apps for your learning.

Learning Exchange

1.00 placement

OR Cost

$520.00

0 - 20

Offered by

Westland High School
Westland High School

Level (NCEA)

Yes - L3

Course Dates

21 Jul 2023

till 22 Sep 2023

Duration

One Term

Taught in

English

Overall Rating

Learning Exchange

1.00 placement

OR Cost

$520.00

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