Level 3 Art History (3ARH)
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms K. Grieve.
This programme explores the study of Early 20th Century European Modernism OR Early Italian Renaissance Art. Students will recognize the diversity of artists and their approaches in a range of movements and cultures that links with traditional and contemporary world art. Contexts studied are historical and political events such as the Black Plague, Italian Wars, Spanish Civil War, Great Depression, and WWI / WWII to a range of philosophers: Sigmund Freud, Henri Bergson and Friedrich Nietzsche. This programme supports study in the Creative Industries and Humanities including an awareness of world history. Each student will be assessed in approximately 20 credits from the menu of standards available but must do two internal and two external standards.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
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Art History 3.2 - Examine how meanings are communicated through art works
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Art History 3.3 - Examine the relationship(s) between art and context
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Art History 3.4 - Examine the impact of media and processes on art works
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Art History 3.5 - Construct an argument based on interpretation of research in art history
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Art History 3.6 - Examine the different values placed on art works
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Art History 3.7 - Examine the relationship(s) between a theory and art works
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Art History 3.8 - Analyse texts about art
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SCHL - Art History
Optional Assessments
This course offers the following optional standards, which will be agreed upon in consultation with your teacher.
External
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Art History 3.1 - Demonstrate understanding of style in art works