Why do Art and Design?

The Art Department at King's College offers a wide range of programmes and options. These include Design, Photography, Fine Arts (painting) and History of Art. The programmes we offer are primarily designed to make students visually literate, technically proficient, and give them the ability to continue on with the subject at a tertiary level.

So where does Art and Design lead?

Art has a diverse range of applications. These range from Design and Fine Art through to Architecture,Photography, film, television and web technology. Students who continue with Art are given the greatest gift of all, the ability to think creatively and laterally - a must for anyone in today's competitive environment.

The Art and Design Department is proud of the progress ex-Collegians have made at prestigious Art, Design and Architectural schools, both in New Zealand and overseas (Australia, United Kingdom and the United States). Two of the current lecturers at Auckland University's Elam School of Fine Arts are ex-Collegians, as are many of the film makers, designers, photographers, artists and architects making their name in this country and overseas.

Art and Design opens up a world of opportunity for students with the ability and enthusiasm to grasp it.

 

Art & Design - Year Ten

Practical Art is a foundation course on which each successive year builds. The students accumulate skills, techniques, processes and an increased understanding of the theoretical and conceptual principles in making art during the year. Work is completed in drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture and design. The course follows both the NZQA curriculum strands and the IGCSE programme and is assessed according to NCEA/IGCSE guidelines. Students will complete their first Level 1 standard in Year 10 and complete preparatory work for IGCSE.

Art - Year Eleven (NCEA Level 1)

This course of study follows the NCEA prescription as defined by NZQA. Students follow a structured course that is primarily thematic and offers a diverse range of activities in both two and three dimensions. An artistic model is often introduced and students are required to do additional research over and above their practical work.

This includes gaining an understanding of Maori and Polynesian art and an in-depth study of two contemporary New Zealand artists. NCEA achievement standards are assessed throughout the year and a final portfolio is externally moderated. It is desirable that students will have studied Art at Year 10 level in preparation for this course.

Practical Art - Year Twelve (NCEA Level 2)

For entry into the Year 12 NCEA Level 2 programme, students must have passed NCEA Level 1 Art (although a student with a strong drawing ability may be considered, subject to the approval of the Head of Department). This course will form the basis of our four areas of study: drawing, painting, design, and art theory.

For this subject there are two Internal Achievement Standards ( Design and Painting) and a two board Painting porfolio which is  externally assessed.

Drawing is a large component of this course and Photoshop will be used extensively as a compositional tool for developing ideas. All students are expected to own an Apple Macintosh laptop (iBook or PowerBook G5) as there is a considerable IT component to the course. Please refer to the College's IT policy and requirements on the website.

Painting Year Thirteen (NCEA Level 3)

The subject prescription as defined by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) is
divided into four separate subjects (fields).

Level 3 NCEA Painting consists of 20 credits
•    3:2 Generate, analyse and clarify ideas to show an understanding of processes, materials, and techniques in a drawing study within a selected field ie (painting, design and photography). 6 Credits Internally assessed.
•    3:3 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of existing procedures and practices in a selected field and the practice and extension of these in individual performance. 14 credits (3 A2 Boards externally marked).
Prerequisite for entry into Level 3 Painting is a pass (Merit or Excellence) in NCEA Level 2 Art.  Drawing is an essential skill requirement that students will need to undertake for this course. 

A 3x A2 Board Portfolio needs to be completed at the end of Term 3 that is externally assessed by NZQA.


Graphic Design - Year Thirteen (NCEA Level 3)

The subject prescription as defined by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) is divided into four separate subjects (fields).

Level 3 NCEA Design consists of 20 credits
•    3:2 Generate, analyse and clarify ideas to show an understanding of processes, materials, and techniques in a drawing study within a selected field ie (painting, design and photography). 6 Credits Internally assessed.
•    3:3 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of existing procedures and practices in a selected field and the practice and extension of these in individual performance. 14 credits (3 A2 Boards externally marked).
Prerequisite for entry into Level 3 Design is a pass (Merit or Excellence) in NCEA Level 2 Art/Design.  Drawing and a basic working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator are essential skill requirements that students will need to undertake for this course.

Art and Design (IGCSE)

For entry into the IGCSE Year 11 programme, students must have studied art at Year 10 (although a student with a strong drawing ability may be considered, subject to the approval of the Head of Department). This course will form the basis of our four areas of study: drawing, painting, design, and art theory, and the students have two A2 portfolios to complete coupled with an external exam at the end of Term 3. This course is very comprehensive and only motivated students with excellent time management skills need apply.



Practical Art Painting and or Printmaking Year Twelve (AS)

For entry into the Year 12 AS programme, students must have a strong pass-mark in IGCSE with an A/A* or have passed NCEA Level 1 Art with a Merit or Excellence. This course will form the basis of two areas of study: drawing, painting or printmaking, and art theory. This course is very comprehensive and only motivated students with excellent time management skills are encouraged to apply. It entails a minimum of 4 to 5 A2 portfolio boards and a comprehensive workbook.

Scholarship Product Design (A2 Cambridge/NZCEA Scholarship)

This subject prescription is defined by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) as Design, and also includes the A2 Cambridge Syllabus. The course is only open to a limited number of invited very motivated students who have achieved a minimum of a high Merit or an Excellence at Level 2 Design, Level 2 Technology, or AS Technology. Included in this course and as part of the course will be a trip to the USA.


Course Costs
All students are expected to own an Apple Macintosh laptop (iBook or PowerBook G5) as there is a considerable IT component to the course. Please refer to the College's IT policy and requirements at http://www.kingscollege.school.nz/inside/it/requirements.html . Software for the Macintosh platform is provided by the College on a site licence at no extra cost (Adobe Photoshop, for example, costs more than $1300 retail). The Art Department will supply materials as required, disbursing the cost to the student's account: an initial supply of essential equipment (A3 workbook, pencils, eraser, craft knife, brushes and inks) is provided at the beginning of the year, and paints will be supplied in the second term if required (a set of 10 colours costs approximately $65). Colour photocopying of resource materials is disbursed to the student's account (about $20 per annum). With paints and photocopying included, the total cost of these materials is approximately $130. At the end of the year there is charge for folio preparation of approximately $15 (to cover costs of card, glue and tape) plus any photocopying (@ $1 per A4 copy): on average this amounts to a total cost of $35.