Year 9 Art
Subject Description
Head of Faculty: Ms A. Bade.
The Arts
Students in Year 9 at Baradene College choose 2 subject options from The Arts.
The Arts Course is a half year course, with the options of:
- Music
- Dance and Drama
- Art
Year 9 Art
In Year 9 students will experience a range of art-making processes and procedures in two and three dimensions, exploring contemporary artist models from New Zealand and abroad.
- Assignments will involve any combination of painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture and design aspects. Digital learning will be integral in each unit.
- Students will have the opportunity to explore their own ideas across a range of media, while developing practical skills. Learning skills such as problem solving, critical thinking, creativity and collaboration are key ideas explored in this area.
- Assessment follows the curriculum strands and NCEA marking descriptors of Achieved, Merit and Excellence.
Prerequisites
Entry is open to all students.
Pathway
Possible Careers
Animator/Digital Artist, Actor, Advertising Specialist, Copywriter, Sales and Marketing Manager, Software Developer, Archivist, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Artist, Artistic Director, Film and Video Editor, Beauty Therapist, Tattoo Artist, Entertainer, Film/Television Camera Operator, Fashion Designer, Trainer, Graphic Designer, Interior Designer, Communications Professional, Industrial Designer, Event Manager, Jeweller, Make-up Artist, Curator, Graphic Pre-press Worker, Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Early Childhood Teacher, Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Primary School Teacher, Kaiwhakaako Māori, Tertiary Lecturer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Recreation Co-ordinator, Youth Worker, Secondary School Teacher, Teacher Aide,