Petition request

That the House of Representatives urge the Government to withdraw the proposed compulsory 25% written external examination requirement for Visual Arts and retain externally assessed practice-based visual assessment.

Petition reason

We think: academic rigour is demonstrated through what students know and can do, not solely what they write; Visual Arts practice-based assessment provides direct evidence of sustained inquiry, critical thinking, technical skill & creative decision-making; a compulsory written examination risks assessing literacy rather than artistic achievement, reduces practical learning time and creates inequitable barriers; assessment must remain valid, culturally responsive and authentic to the discipline.

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136 days left
Closing date: 17 Mar 2027 11:59 PM NZST

Petition progress

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Number of signatures: 8
Closing date: 17 Mar 2027