Example Saint Kentigern School
Achievement Objectives and Suggested/Possible Learning Experiences for Visual Arts
LEVEL ONE
Media
(2 Dimensional)
DRAWING
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Pencil
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Ink
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Crayon
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Pastel
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Pen
PAINTING
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Acrylic
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Dye
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Dye wax resist
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Crayon
Skills
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Manipulation of drawing implements
Observation of detail
Spatial awareness
Proportion
Tone/value – shading
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Manipulation of brush – grip/stroke
Colour mixing – primary/tones
Hot and cold colours
Creating texture
Reworking and over-painting
Painting vocabulary
Use of paint
PRINTING
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Stamped
found object, potato
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Incised
polystyrene, potato, mono
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Relief
cardboard, string, PVA,
texture
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Stencilling
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Screen
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Batik
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Marbling
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COLLAGE
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Paper
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Fabric
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Painted surfaces
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Found objects
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Materials
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Cutting, tearing/gluing skills
Overlapping
Contrast
Foreground/background
Texture/patterning
MAORI/PACIFIC
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Patterning
Repetition
Composition
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Koru
Weaving
Tapa cloth
Legend illustration
Murals
Transference of drawing into print media
Manipulation of ink and roller
Texture and detail
Organization of relief shapes
Safety
Repetition
Patterning
Developing Practical Knowledge
Developing Ideas in the
in the Visual Arts
Visual Arts
Students will explore materials, Students will use imagination,
media and the elements of the
observation and invention with
Visual Arts.
materials and media to express
visual ideas.
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Records
observational detail
from direct
experience
Is able to extend
ideas by applying
their knowledge of
line, colour and
texture in a pastel
drawing
Uses crayon to
layer, blend and mix
Mixes primary
colours to make
colour appropriate
for the task
Observe how the
use of dye can
change a picture
Demonstrates skills
of cutting, tearing
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Records
observational detail
from direct
experience
Uses overlapping and
colour contrast to
achieve interesting
composition
Communicating and
Interpreting in the Visual Arts
Students will express ideas
about their own work and
respond to objects and images
made by others.
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Evaluates and
discusses their own
work
Explains and
justifies changes
made in their own
work
Discusses qualities
e.g. elements,
principles and
meaning in the work
of others
Describes in their
own words what
they like about own
art work and that of
others
Is developing an art
vocabulary to
discuss the content
of their work and
the work of others
Understanding the Visual
Arts in Context
Students will identify
objects and images in
everyday life and recognize
that they serve a variety of
purposes.
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Recognises the
work of artists
Is able to explore
and discuss the
appropriateness
of the function
and design of a
simple object
Is able to
recognize Maori
forms
Recognises art
forms found in
their own home
Saint Kentigern School – Level One Continued….
Media
(2 Dimensional)
CONSTRUCTION
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Paper
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Cardboard
Skills
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Fine Motor
Joining
Developing awareness of strength
MODELLING
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Clay
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Dough
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Plasticine
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Papier Mache
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Sand
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Joining
Patterning/texture
Slab
Use of equipment
CERAMICS
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Clay
modelling, firing,
decorating, glazing
Joining
Patterning/decorating
CASTING
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Plaster
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Clay
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Texturing
FABRIC
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Patterning
Repetition
Composition
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Layout
Colour use
DESIGN
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Poster
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Murals
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Sewing
Weaving
Appliqué
Batik
Developing Practical Knowledge
Developing Ideas in the
in the Visual Arts
Visual Arts
Students will explore materials, Students will use imagination,
media and the elements of the
observation and invention with
visual arts.
materials and media to express
visual ideas.
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Connects simple
structures in clay
effectively
Joins materials to
make a firm
structure
Manipulates sand
and found materials
to make a sand
sculpture
Uses a variety of
shapes to make box
models
Uses tools to
produce a variety of
textures in clay
modelling
Uses methods of
shaping paper, card
to make shapes
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Responds to a
variety of
motivations using
imagination,
observation and
invention
Communicating and
Interpreting in the Visual Arts
Students will express ideas
about their own work and
respond to objects and images
made by others.
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Evaluates and
discusses their own
work
Explains and
justifies changes
made in their own
work
Discusses qualities
e.g. elements,
principles and
meaning in the work
of others
Describes in their
own words what
they like about own
art work and that of
others
Is developing an art
vocabulary to
discuss the content
of their work and
the work of others
Understanding the Visual
Arts in Context
Students will identify
objects and images in
everyday life and recognize
that they serve a variety of
purposes.
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Recognises the
work of artists
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Is able to explore
and discuss the
appropriateness
of the function
and design of a
simple object
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Is able to
recognize Maori
forms
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Recognizes art
forms found in
their own home