02ARH

NCEA Level 2 Art History

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Rogan James.


NCEA Level 2 Art History

“Every picture tells a story” - Studying Art History teaches you to unpick these stories and gives you the skills to understand the visual world. Art History is about our history. 

Art History is aimed at students who have an interest in Art and wish to learn how and why it has been produced. It does not require any practical skills in Art and is ideal for students interested in History, Design, English and even aspects of the Performing Arts.

At this level we study the topic “Towards Modernism”. This looks at the art and architectural innovations of the 1800s, the impact this had on society then and compares it to our thinking and attitudes now.

Students will delve into the artistic approaches of Neo-Classicism right through to the stylistic developments of Impressionism and Post-Impressionism. You will explore the works of David, Delacroix, Courbet as well as Monet, Degas, Ceźanne and Van Gogh.

Students will develop their ability to research, analyse, and write in an investigative way in response to artists, artworks and the historical context in which the work is made.

Please note that there is a heavy written component to this course.


For useful/interesting videos and further information, see the links at the bottom of this page.

Recommended Prior Learning

Due to the large written component of this course you must have Level 1 Literacy. Level 1 History would also be an advantage.

Course Costs

This Course Contribution covers the purchase of two take-home 'Towards Modernism' Course Books, and is an APPROXIMATE figure.

Description Type Value
Course Contribution (approximate) Contribution $60.00
$60.00

Pathway

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

Total Credits Available: 20
Internal Assessed Credits: 0
External Assessed Credits: 20
Optional Credits Available: 0
Optional Internal Assessed Credits: 0
Optional External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91181 v3
NZQA Info

Art History 2.2 - Examine the meanings conveyed by art works


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91182 v2
NZQA Info

Art History 2.3 - Examine the influence of context(s) on art works


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4w
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91184 v2
NZQA Info

Art History 2.5 - Communicate understanding of an art history topic


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91185 v2
NZQA Info

Art History 2.6 - Communicate a considered personal response to art works


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91186 v2
NZQA Info

Art History 2.7 - Demonstrate understanding of art works in relation to their physical environments


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 8
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Course availability is dependent on numbers and staffing, and course entry cannot be confirmed until the beginning of the 2025 school year.