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History of Art

Aims: To understand through investigating the functions of art within its historical, social and
cultural context. Art History investigates and questions changing notions of taste and beauty,
the canon of fine art, and the formal qualities, elements and principles of art, criticism and art
appreciation.

Competencies: Critical thinking; Creative thinking; Making sense of information, experiences
or ideas and problem solving; Recognising different points of view; Negotiating, and sharing
ideas. Producing texts of all kinds: written, oral/aural, and visual, informative and imaginative.

Pathways this course contributes towards: University courses where L3 HOA is a
requirement. Possible pathways may include Museum curator, Art critic, Art dealer, Lawyer,
Psychologist, Antiques and collectables, Historian, Artist, Film & Media industries, Arts and
creative industries.

Other essential information:

For further information see: Mrs Steele.

Level 3 Proposed Assessments
Standard Standard Title Credits Vocational Pathways
CI PI SI S&C M&T C&I
91485 Examine the impact of media and processes R 4
L
91486 Construct an argument based on R 4
interpretation of research in art history L
91487 Examine the different values placed on art R 4
works L
91488 Examine the relationship(s) between a R 4
theory and art works L
91489 Analyse texts about art R 4
L
91484 Examine the relationship(s) between art L 4
and context B
R = standard counts towards reading literacy credits, B = standard counts towards either reading or writing
literacy (UE), L = standard counts towards L1 Literacy credits

CI = Creative Industries PI = Primary Industries SI = Service Industries
S & C = Social and Community Services M & T = Manufacturing and Technology C & I = Construction and Infrastructure

Internally Assessed Externally Assessed