Hamilton Christian School

According to the New Zealand Curriculum, “Accounting is the preparation and communication of financial information about an entity's performance and position. In this subject, ākonga (students) will explore how different types of financial information reflect different types of entities. This information enhances the wellbeing of businesses, communities, and individuals. Ākonga will learn how the skills to prepare financial information combine established principles and standards with technological advances, and how decision-making can influence the financial sustainability of a business.”

This new, exciting course is currently under construction and information about topics and assessments will be added in the new year. It is expected that students will complete Semester A before selecting Accounting for Semester B.

According to the New Zealand Curriculum, “Accounting is the preparation and communication of financial information about an entity's performance and position. In this subject, ākonga (students) will explore how different types of financial information reflect different types of entities. This information enhances the wellbeing of businesses, communities, and individuals. Ākonga will learn how the skills to prepare financial information combine established principles and standards with technological advances, and how decision-making can influence the financial sustainability of a business.”

This new, exciting course is currently under construction and information about topics and assessments will be added in the new year. It is expected that students will complete Semester A before selecting Accounting for Semester B.

Practical PE allows students to develop their physical/mental/social/spiritual health through physical performance and theoretical application in both individual and team based contexts.

Specifically students will learn about sport science - (anatomy/biomechanics/physiology), interpersonal skills in a team environment, safety management, event planning, principles/methods of training to improve performance, sport psychology, personalised training and performance development.  Each level of NCEA delves deeper within these aspects.  This course allows students to develop a strong foundation of learning that will assist them well with the NCEA Level 2 PE programme.  

Students help choose the physical/sports contexts to best suit their learning and developmental needs.

Practical PE allows students to develop their physical/mental/social/spiritual health through physical performance and theoretical application in both individual and team based contexts.

Specifically students will learn about sport science - (anatomy/biomechanics/physiology), interpersonal skills in a team environment, safety management, event planning, principles/methods of training to improve performance, sport psychology, personalised training and performance development.  Each level of NCEA delves deeper within these aspects.  This course allows students to develop a strong foundation of learning that will assist them well with the NCEA Level 2 PE programme.  

Students help choose the physical/sports contexts to best suit their learning and developmental needs.

A foundational biology course that prepares students for future study in this area. Students investigate life at a microscopic level (cells & genetics), a functional level (life processes), and in a broader ecological sense by looking at the biological relationships and interactions that occur in the world around us.

Biology gives an introduction to plant and animal cells focusing on organelles and their functions, and cell division. This leads into a study of genetics, inheritance and variation found in populations. 

Biological issues will be investigated and students need to produce a report focusing on facts, opinions and personal ideas. Supernatural creation, the flood and how good science also support our biblical worldview. Right and wrong science and logical fallacies will be investigated.

A foundational biology course that prepares students for future study in this area. Students investigate life at a microscopic level (cells & genetics), a functional level (life processes), and in a broader ecological sense by looking at the biological relationships and interactions that occur in the world around us.

Biology gives an introduction to plant and animal cells focusing on organelles and their functions, and cell division. This leads into a study of genetics, inheritance and variation found in populations. 

Biological issues will be investigated and students need to produce a report focusing on facts, opinions and personal ideas. Supernatural creation, the flood and how good science also support our biblical worldview. Right and wrong science and logical fallacies will be investigated.

Business studies equips students to run a business with confidence. It specifically outlines the entrepreneurial skills necessary to succeed in a challenging environment. 

The course encourages students to actively engage in real business, using critical thinking skills and reflection to refine how they would carry out a business idea in real life. Specifically, the course looks at the internal features of a small business in New Zealand (including business, structures, legalities, communication methods and entrepreneurial skills), the specifics of the Human Resources process, the marketing mix and business planning. 

It is expected that Business Studies Semester A is completed before Business Studies Semester B can be selected.

Business studies equips students to run a business with confidence. It specifically outlines the entrepreneurial skills necessary to succeed in a challenging environment. 

The course encourages students to actively engage in real business, using critical thinking skills and reflection to refine how they would carry out a business idea in real life. Specifically, the course looks at the internal features of a small business in New Zealand (including business, structures, legalities, communication methods and entrepreneurial skills), the specifics of the Human resources process, the marketing mix and business planning.

It is expected that Business Studies Semester A is completed before Business Studies Semester B can be selected.

Science explores a wide range of systems that operate at different time and spatial scales. By investigating the relationships between systems and system components and how systems respond to change, students develop an appreciation for the interconnectedness in the area of Chemistry. Relationships including cycles and cause and effect are explored, and students develop observation and analysis skills to examine these relationships in the world around them.

This is a foundational chemistry course that prepares students for future study in this area. 

Students will investigate the following concepts in this course:

 Introduction to atomic structure, acids and bases, neutralization, rates of reactions, combination and decomposition reactions, precipitation and displacement reactions, Hydrocarbons and their properties, carbon fuels. 

Student will need to engage in report writing.

Correspondence classes cater for subjects that are not currently taught at HCS. They cover a wide variety of topics across NCEA Level 1-3 and are taught online. Students have a tutor assigned to them to help where needed, but study is largely self-directed.

Students are expected to upload assignments every month and complete workbooks, internal assessments,  or portfolios, according to given deadlines.

Students in years 11-13 can study selected subjects through Correspondence and credits gained are at NCEA levels 1-3, though some courses award unit standards.

To get through a meaningful Correspondence course, it is recommended that you take correspondence in both semesters.

Correspondence classes cater for subjects that are not currently taught at HCS. They cover a wide variety of topics across NCEA Level 1-3 and are taught online. Students have a tutor assigned to them to help where needed, but study is largely self-directed.

Students are expected to upload assignments every month and complete workbooks, internal assessments,  or portfolios, according to given deadlines.

Students in years 11-13 can study selected subjects through Correspondence and credits gained are at NCEA levels 1-3, though some courses award unit standards.

To get through a meaningful Correspondence course, it is recommended that you take correspondence in both semesters.

The aim of this semester course is to familiarise students with digital design tools, concepts, conventions and apply basic iterative process when creating an interactive media (2D or 3D) within a set brief.

Students will consider relevant implications as they develop their digital outcomes.

Semesters 1 (Terms 1 and 2):

Application of Computational Thinking (CT) through the constructions of Algorithms

and

Application of constructing Digitally Designed Objects (DDDO’s):

Give, follow, and debug complex algorithms in both computerised and non-

computerised environments

The aim of these semester courses is to familiarise with digital design tools, concepts, conventions and apply basic iterative process when creating an interactive media (2D or 3D) within a set brief.

Students will consider relevant implications as they develop their digital outcomes.

Semesters 2 and 4 (Terms 3 and 4):

Implementing an algorithm or program

Use algorithms to create a complex program that includes Inputs, Outputs and

Sequencing

This new Drama option is aimed at developing confidence, communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a group. This course is predominantly practical with activities that cover drama techniques (voice, body awareness, space and movement), developing knowledge of a drama/theatre form and developing students’ dramatic performance skills and confidence as a performer. Students will grow in their ability to critically evaluate their own and others’ work in a supportive and encouraging class environment. Leadership, imagination and public speaking skills will be fostered in this course.

This new, exciting course is currently under construction and information about topics and assessments will be added in the new year.

Year 11 English focuses on developing effective communication skills in a variety of forms so that students learn to respond critically to texts and explore the power of language. Students will present their work a written form, visually or orally and have the opportunity to  analyse a range of texts with reference to a Biblical worldview.  This course teaches skills which are foundational for a Year 12 English course.

Year 11 English provides the opportunity to obtain the 10 literacy credits required to achieve NCEA Level 2. Students will choose which type of writing to submit (either formal writing or creative writing), complete a speech and submit six reading responses for three Achievement Standards to gain credits. 

Topics offered in this course include:  
- Creative and formal writing
- Forming personal responses to a selection of texts
- Constructing and delivering an oral presentation
- Analysing a written text
- Analysing a visual text
- Analysing an unfamiliar text

Food Technology is designing and developing materials. This course looks at meals for a family over the course of a day – breakfast through to dinner. Students trial, design and innovate their products. Skills, safety and hygiene pertaining to the space and the lessons will be covered. Additionally, research is completed individually and in groups on topics connected to this subject.

Food Technology is designing and developing materials. This course looks at meals for a family over the course of a day – breakfast through to dinner. Students trial, design and innovate their products. Skills, safety and hygiene pertaining to the space and the lessons will be covered. Additionally, research is completed individually and in groups on topics connected to this subject.

According to the New Zealand Curriculum, “Geography is the study of ngā taiao (the natural world) and the interconnections within them. We consider the question "What Is Where, Why There, and Why Care?" (Charles F. Gritzner (2002), Journal of Geography, 101:1, 38-40) so we can make sense of place.

The taiao consists of all things that make up the surrounding environment. This includes features such as rivers, mountains, people, buildings, and infrastructure. The taiao can exist at different scales and can be located wherever we place ourselves. Features of the taiao are all closely interconnected, including people. We stand in the taiao and are intrinsically part of it. Therefore, in Geography, we attempt to consider geographic issues holistically.”

This new, exciting course is currently under construction and information about topics and assessments will be added in the new year.

Hard Materials Technology is a new option that will begin in the first semester, using wood and metal as mediums to create in the workshop. The course may be chosen for the first semester, and will start proper once the workshop is completed in mid-late February. 

Hard Materials Technology is a new option that will begin in the second semester, using wood and metal as mediums to create in the workshop.

This course will be developed over the first semester, ready for the start of Term 3.

Mathematics and Statistics is the study of patterns in life. We investigate Mathematics and Statistical concepts with a deepening understanding from year 10.

This course covers numeric reasoning, algebra concepts, graphical methods, right angled triangles, statistics and transformations.

The course is designed around Level 6 of the New Zealand Mathematics and Statistics curriculum to encourage the development of skills and knowledge required to form a deep understanding of mathematical concepts. There is an emphasis on logical and systematic reasoning to enable students to communicate mathematical ideas within a range of meaningful contexts

Year 11 Music is designed to develop on the knowledge built in year 10 music while preparing students for NCEA Level 2. There are four key components: Performance, Composition, History, and Theory.

The following topics will be covered:
- Solo and group performance
- Digital music technology
- Music analysis
- Composition and songwriting
- Theory and aural

Year 11 Music is designed to develop on the knowledge built in year 10 music while preparing students for NCEA Level 2. There are four key components: Performance, Composition, History, and Theory.

The following topics will be covered:
- Solo and group performance
- Digital music technology
- Music analysis
- Composition and songwriting
- Theory and aural

We will cover foundational mathematics and physical principles that prepare students for Year 12 Physics: Mechanics, Triangle mathematics, Waves, Electricity, and Nuclear Physics.

Experimental methods and report writing will be incorporated across these topics.

We will cover foundational mathematics and physical principles that prepare students for Year 12 Physics: Mechanics, Triangle mathematics, Waves, Electricity, and Nuclear Physics.

Experimental methods and report writing will be incorporated across these topics.

We will investigate the formation of surface features of New Zealand in comparison to the rest of the world, the science of weather and the atmosphere, and we will explore astronomical cycles.

Recent developments in astronomy will also be touched on.

The Visual Art Year 11 course aims to provide a balance over a range of genres and media. In the first term students will focus on drawing methods and research on themes.

This will lead into the next term where they will work towards a 2 folio board, focusing on painting practice.

The Visual Art Year 11 course aims to provide a balance over a range of genres and media. In the third term students will focus on drawing methods and research on themes.

This will lead into the next term where they will work towards a 2 folio board, focusing on  printmaking.

If students take both Visual Art courses, they can use their drawing methods and themes from the first semester to put together one high quality folio board.

A comprehensive course that focuses on developing students’ ability to investigate and discuss biological ideas. 

Students investigate environmental impacts on animal adaptations, and also learn to analyze the validity of biological information. A continued focus on genetics is observed throughout our external topics.

This course sets students up to go into level 3 biology with a holistic understanding of biology at both:
1. The internal microscopic level (genes) by understanding our DNA - the essential instructions that ultimately determine who we are, and
2. The macroscopic expression of these genes as an outward appearance (features and adaptations) that determine an organism’s way of life and their ability to survive within a given environment. 

This course also equips students with ability to assess information validity - an essential skill both in biological science and many other aspects of life. 

NCEA Level 2 Business Studies focuses on supporting sustainability in businesses and the progression from a small business environment to a large business environment. 

The course offers students an insight into the skills and necessities required for running a business with multiple staff members and encourages students to engage with established business owners within the community. Students will be required to investigate, reflect and report on a large business in New Zealand.

Specifically, the course looks at:
- The application of motivational theories in businesses,
- The internal features of a large business in New Zealand (including management structures, centralisation practices, culture and production),
- Market research strategies and business planning and
- Carrying out, reviewing and refining a business activity. 

*Students can opt in to participate in the nationally run Young Enterprise Scheme to win scholarships, travel and monetary prizes. 

Level Two Business Studies is made up mostly of internal assessments with one external assessment.

A comprehensive course that focuses on developing students’ ability to describe and discuss chemical ideas. 

Students investigate Organic chemistry, Bonding, Structure and Energy, Identification of ions,  and Redox.

Level 2 chemistry explores the material world of creation. It covers the nature of matter and how substances react to become stable. The content focuses on the different types of reactions and classifications of substances. Classwork varies from hands-on practical assessment to developing understanding of the world we live in.

Level 2 chemistry builds on the foundations laid in Year 11 and is a foundational science for a wide range of university courses.

Correspondence classes cater for subjects that are not currently taught at HCS. They cover a wide variety of topics across NCEA Level 1-3 and are taught online. Students have a tutor assigned to them to help where needed, but study is largely self-directed.

Students are expected to upload assignments every month and complete workbooks, internal assessments,  or portfolios, according to given deadlines.

Students in years 11-13 can study selected subjects through Correspondence and credits gained are at NCEA levels 1-3, though some courses award unit standards.

At Level 2, students undertake a project to design and develop a digital outcome at an advanced level. They are encouraged to pursue their own passion project scope which would meet a specific need within the community around them. 

Introduction to use algorithms to write computer programs (CT)

and

Develop, manipulate, store, retrieve, and share digital content in order to meet

technological challenges (DDDO)

Final digital outcomes may include creative digital media such as graphic design, website UI/UX design, video, 3D modelling, animation, or computer science and programming.

The project content, outcomes and expectations are negotiated and agreed with the teacher-in-charge.

This Level Two English Literature course has an emphasis on written texts and writing. Students must be prepared to closely read and study complex texts, including a Shakespearean play. This course will develop critical thinking skills to assist academic success at school and as a foundation for tertiary education, including the necessary University Entrance reading and writing credits. English teaches clear, effective communication skills in a variety of forms (written, visual, oral), giving students the opportunity to explore and analyse a wide range of texts with reference to our biblical worldview. 

This course is ideal for students who are proficient readers and writers, who are interested in improving their written communication skills.

The following topics will be covered:

- Analysing a Shakespearean play

- Analysing a film

- A writing portfolio will be crafted throughout the year.

- Researching a topic using a range of texts to form conclusions and judgements.

The Level 2 Mathematics (Algebra) course is focussed on the use of number and algebra to apply skills in a range of contexts demonstrating thinking in solving problems.

This course will have a strong emphasis on algebra so students will need to be confident in rearranging equations and expressions.

The Level 2 Mathematics course is designed for students who are seeking to study mathematics further in Level 3. While there is a focus on preparing them for Level 3 Mathematics with Calculus, students make continue with Level 3 Statistics and Modelling too.

The following topics will be covered during the year:
- Algebraic Methods
- Coordinate Geometry
- Calculus Methods
- Trigonometric Relationships
- Graphical Methods

This course focuses predominantly on statistical knowledge and skills. A number of topics require written reports, so a good level of literacy is beneficial. Students who are considering subjects such as Biology, Psychology, or Geography will benefit from choosing this course

This course covers writing statistical reports (analysing and interpreting multivariate data, making predictions and inferences, and evaluating the process), working with networks to solve problems, designing and executing and questionnaires, designing and performing experiments and analysing the results, and understanding and applying probability methods to model situations and solve problems.

Year 12 Music is a course that is tailored toward the students’ strength. The compulsory standards are the performance standards; solo performance, group performance and solo performance on a second instrument. (at Grade 4 and 5).

Students can then choose two other non-performing internal standards. They can choose from the following: composition, instrumentation, and research. The external standards are score conventions, understanding two substantial works and aural through written representation.

NCEA PE allows students to further develop their physical/mental/social/spiritual health through physical performance and some theoretical application in both individual and team based contexts.

Specifically in Level 2 students will learn further about sport science - (anatomy/biomechanics/physiology) in practical settings, personal and social responsibility within physical activity, leadership, safety management, event planning, sport psychology, personalised training, performance development, group dynamics and outdoor education.

Pathways Programme allows students to plan towards their transition from school into the trades and other vocational pathways.

The programme is an umbrella term that will cover the Waikato Trades Academy, the new Gateway programme, as well as other classes such as Travel and Tourism, and foundational studies.

Level 2 Physics gives an introduction into the physical world around us. We introduce fundamental relationships between matter and energy, carrying out qualitative and quantitative analysis of Light and Waves, Mechanics, and Nuclear Physics. There is also an optional unit on electricity.

Students also carry out independent research into the application of physical principles. Light and waves focuses on water, sound, and light waves. Mechanics deals with matter in motion and the forces of interactions between objects. Nuclear Physics considers atomic structure and nuclear energy.

The course is a balance of internal and external work and is assessed with written reports, explanations, and calculations.

The Visual Art Year 12 course aims to provide a balance of expression with order. Students will be asked to do tasks to apply their knowledge of drawing conventions and develop their own ideas from researching techniques and styles of established practice. These tasks will be used to put a Level 2 folio board together for an external assessment.

Year 12 Visual English teaches clear, effective communication skills in a variety of forms (written, visual, oral), giving students the opportunity to explore and analyse a wide range of texts with reference to our biblical worldview. This course is ideal for students who are interested in improving their formal as well as informal communication skills, with an emphasis on analysing visual texts.

The following topics will be covered:

- The Language of Oratory culminating in an oral presentation

- Reading and analysing a wide variety of written texts which includes novels, short stories, poems and non-fiction texts.

- A research report that develops formal writing and referencing skills.

- The Language of Film, critically analysing techniques and director's style

Study is the 'gap filler' of your fifth line should you not choose five academic subjects (including correspondence).

A holistic course that encompasses a shift from level 2, in which students focus on biology at a broader level. 

Attention is given to biological responses, ecological relationships, social biological issues, as well as how evolution and speciation relate to us as Christian scientists. 

Biology at NCEA level 3 looks at biology from the perspective of humans and how we interact with our environment. 

These interactions include investigating socioscientific issues and the biological implications of current research, as well the effect we (and other organisms) have on ecology and the environment around us. Students will also look at how our surroundings can affect us biologically, and what we do to counteract this and restore balance within our bodies. Through this course, students also will gain an understanding of the behaviours and changes that occur in plants and animals present in the environment.

This course is essential for students who are looking to go into pathways including (but not limited to) nursing, pharmacy, medicine, physiotherapy, biochemistry, marine science, bioengineering, and so forth. 

NCEA Level 3 Business Studies solidifies the business concepts learned in the Level Two course by applying these to a globally recognised business based in New Zealand. 

The course encourage students to recognise, and reflect on, the characteristics of a sustainable business activity that has the potential to reach global proportions including agri-business. The course will allow students to be in close contact with a globally recognised brand and will enable them to develop an awareness of the internal operating features of a globally recognised company and innovation at each step of their supply chain. 

Specifically, the course looks at:
- The internal features affecting the operation of a global company (including enterprise, globalisation, citizenship and responsibility),
- Marketing strategies and application and business plan implementation.
- Innovation at every step of the supply chain for a primary industry in New Zealand.

 Level Three Business Studies is made up of three internal assessments and one external assessment. 

*Students can opt in to participate in the nationally run Young Enterprise Scheme to win scholarships, travel and monetary prizes

A course that builds on  level 2, in which students focus on chemistry in depth.

Students expand their knowledge on Organic chemistry, Bonding, Structure and Energy, Spectroscopy, and Redox.

Level 3 chemistry is an extension from year 12. The focus remains on the material world of creation, building on the different substances and reactions studied. Each of the external standards develop and expand Y12 concepts of matter, organic chemistry and the chemistry of solutions and the internals look at research and the application of different chemical concepts in context of research or the environment.

This is an important course to take for any student who will be considering further study at university.

Correspondence classes cater for subjects that are not currently taught at HCS. They cover a wide variety of topics across NCEA Level 1-3 and are taught online. Students have a tutor assigned to them to help where needed, but study is largely self-directed.

Students are expected to upload assignments every month and complete workbooks, internal assessments,  or portfolios, according to given deadlines.

Students in years 11-13 can study selected subjects through Correspondence and credits gained are at NCEA levels 1-3, though some courses award unit standards.

At Level 3, students undertake a digital project to design and develop a digital outcome at a complex level. They decide their own passion project scope which would meet a specific need within the community around them. They will use cycles of user testing and trialling, apply ‘Agile’ methodologies to improve their digital outcomes.

Introduction to use algorithms to write computer programs (CT)

and

Develop, manipulate, store, retrieve, and share digital content in order to meet technological challenges (DDDO)

Final digital outcomes may include creative digital media such as graphic design, website UI/UX design, video, 3D modelling, animation, or computer science and programming. The project content, outcomes and expectations are negotiated and agreed with the teacher-in-charge. 

This NCEA Level 3 English Literature course caters for those with a love of reading, writing and language, as well as providing skills in written text and film analysis, research and critical thinking which will set students up for tertiary education. The chosen texts will demand high levels of literacy and commitment. The assessments will offer the chance to develop skills with reference to a biblical worldview.

The following topics will be covered:

- Analysing a novel

- Analysing a film

- A writing portfolio will be crafted throughout the year

- Developing a comparative essay across a range of texts on a time period of choice

Calculus is a branch of mathematics that studies the rate of change between variables. In this course, you will focus on the two significant methods used in calculus: differentiation and integration, with all their associated applications.

Due to the focus on how functions operate and change in calculus, there is a strong focus on algebra and the manipulation of different mathematical elements, as well as more complex calculus techniques.

The Level 3 Mathematics with Calculus course is designed for students who are interested in
pure mathematics and its applications, physics, engineering, accounting and economics, astronomy, architecture, medicine, and sociology.

The following topics will be covered during the year:
- Linear Programming
- Algebra (covering the basic principles of Complex Numbers)
- Trigonometry
- Differentiation
- Conic Sections
- Integration

This course prepares students for their chosen career pathway, including tertiary level Statistics courses. Students will be offered the opportunity to gain 19 credits at Level three. It consists of four internal achievement standards and one external achievement standard. The course also offers an opportunity for a subject endorsement and is a UE approved subject. 

The  course design in  Level 3 Mathematics and Statistics Achievement Standards with a predominate focus on the use of statistical methods. It is an appropriate course for students interested in quantitative aspects of the biological and social sciences, medicine, commerce and in general any field where the collection, analysis and interpretation of quantitative data is important.

 This course covers writing statistical reports (analysing and interpreting bivariate data and time series data, making predictions and inferences, and evaluating the process), designing and performing experiments and analysing the results, linear programming, and advanced probability concepts and distributions to model situations and solve problems.

Year 13 Music is a course that is tailored toward the students’ strength as well. The compulsory standards are the performance standards which are solo performance, group performance and solo performance on a second instrument (at Grade 5 and 6).

There are three internal assessment units that are offered in addition to these: composition, arrangement and research. Unless students have sat Year 12 (level 2) external papers, no externals are offered. This can be discussed further if a student is interested.

NCEA PE allows students to deepen their physical/mental/social/spiritual health through physical performance and theoretical application in both individual and team based contexts.

Specifically in Level 3 students will critically analyse sport science - (anatomy/biomechanics/physiology), safety management, event planning, devising strategies for lifelong wellbeing, sport psychology, personalised training and performance development.  

Level 3 PE is a University Entrance Subject

Pathways Programme allows students to plan towards their transition from school into the trades and other vocational pathways.

The programme is an umbrella term that will cover the Waikato Trades Academy, the new Gateway programme, as well as other classes such as Travel and Tourism, and foundational studies.

Level 3 Physics builds on the introduction into the physical world from Level 2 Physics. We continue to develop concepts surrounding fundamental relationships between matter and energy, carrying out qualitative and quantitative analysis.

Level 3 Physics considers Modern Physics and systems of Waves, and Mechanics. Students carry out independent research into the application of physical principles. Wave systems focuses on electromagnetic and sound wave systems. Mechanical systems deals mainly with rotating and oscillating systems. Modern Physics considers more recent advances in physics such as quantum physics and relativity. There is also an optional unit on electricity, that extends students from Level 2 Physics.

The course is a balance of internal and external work and is assessed with written reports, explanations, and calculations.

Scholarship Physics is also offered as an extension to this class.

The Visual Art Year 13 course aims to provide a series of tasks to help the students to clarify their ideas around drawing methods and styles. They will do in-depth research on established practice models and use those information to clarify and regenerate their own ideas.These tasks will be used to put a 1 folio internal together and following tasks will be added to complete a 3 panel folio for external assessment.

NCEA Level 3 Visual English develops effective communication skills in a variety of forms (written, visual, oral). English explores a range of texts critically, with reference to our biblical worldview.  It is designed for students who want to grow in their understanding and use of English language, while developing their own critical thinking skills. Topics for written text and film have the same academic demands as the Level 3 English Literature course while the visual assessments offer a more creative, ‘hands-on’ approach.

The following topics will be covered:

- Analysing a short written text

- Analysing a visual text

- Examining director's style in film

- Developing a visual essay

- Developing a comparative essay on a range of texts in a given time period