Tauhara College .::. Visual Arts

Overview
The objective of the Visual Arts Faculty is to expose the students to the wonders of art. In both the junior and senior classes we research artist models from New Zealand and overseas, incorporating ideas to produce original artworks. Art encompasses subjects such as painting, design, digital photography, print making and sculpture.

Subjects and Levels Taught

Art Years 9-11

Practical Art Year 12

Digital Photography Years 12-13

Design Year 12-13

Painting Year 12-13

Printmaking Year 13

Faculty Staff

Mrs Jane Saunders Head of Faculty, Teacher In Charge of Photography Years 12-13, Art Years 9-11

Ms Penny Wilson Teacher In Charge of Practical Art Year 12, Design Year 13, Painting Year 13, Art Years 9-11

Career Pathways
Art leads to a broad range of career opportunities and provides a sound base for a range of tertiary education programmes in the field of art. Previous students have found careers in such areas as product design for Fisher and Paykel, designer for Peter Jackson, Photographer for New Zealand Airforce, Exhibition officer for Te Papa to name but a few.

Successes
- Art exhibition and auction held every second year
- Student work has been selected as national benchmarks
- Travelling Art Road Show around primary schools
- Prize winners in the Shirleys Shoes catalogue art competition

Special Activities
- Every two years the Art Deptment takes a field trip to Wellington to visit the tertiary institute, art galleries and attend the Wearable arts show
- Participate in local and national competitions in art and photography