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ART
Curriculum links
Level 1
- Talk about the ideas expressed in a painting or artwork.
- Describe the functions of particular objects in
peoples lives.
Level 2
- Talk about the ideas told in an artwork
- Describe how costumes or body adornments can represent or
symbolise the stories or mythologies of cultures.
Level 3
- Explore and discuss the symbols of other cultures
- Investigate and describe the places, situations, and
images in ceremonies or festivals.
- Compare and discuss the functions of selected old and new
objects.
Level 4
- Describe the design and function of selected domestic
objects in past and present societies.
- Explain why particular objects and images are viewed as
art in some societies but not in others.
Level 5
- Investigate and discuss how art works are made in other
societies
- Research the art of a contemporary artist to determine
how and why they make art.
Level 6
- Investigate and explain why the same object or image
presented in different settings can have different
meanings for viewers.
- Investigate and describe the attitudes towards, and
meanings and functions of traditional designs.
Level 7
- Explain the significance of selected objects and images
(e.g. religious icons) in a particular culture.
- Investigate the significance and appropriateness of using
particular objects and images outside their usual
cultural contexts.
Level 8
- Explain how art works can explore social issues
- Research ethical issues in relation to visual
communications technologies.
Used with permission from Curriculum Division,
Ministry of Education. New Zealand
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