8ART- Visual Art

Aims of the Course:

Te ao toi/The arts offer diverse forms for ākonga to generate and express ideas, exploring identity, culture, and personal perspectives. The Year 8 Visual Arts course focuses on introducing students to the fundamentals of Visual Art, the four processes explored include acrylic painting, reduction printmaking, sculpture, and photography.

Topics:

Painting – Painting: Personal Poupou
Use traditional Māori carving conventions to design a personal poupou for oneself, a family member, or an ancestor. Include clues to a significant location and two objects in the background. 

Printmaking – Intaglio Print: New Zealand Flora and Fauna
Produce an etching with native fauna, ensuring it fills the picture plane. Transfer the design to the plate using an etching needle. Explore intentional mark-making techniques , and print using etching conventions and an etching press. 

Sculpture – Construction: Recycling to Create a Robot Sculpture
Design a robot sculpture from found and upcycled parts. Annotate your design and name your robot appropriately. Construct an armature with wire. Join parts securely and safely to form a robot sculpture.

Photography – Photography Using a Camera Safely: Portrait of a friend
Use a camera and images safely. Focus the camera for clear photos. 

Other, eg. Field trips, Curriculum Enrichment:

Possible visit to Auckland City Art Gallery

Assessment:

Subject and Career Pathways:

This course leads into Year 9 Visual Art. Careers leading from Visual Art include, artist, product designer, teacher, architect, animator, illustrator.