Art

Introduction

The course is divided into Practical Work and study of the History and Appreciation of Art.  Practical Work consists of Painting (imaginative and observed), Graphic Design, Craftwork (ceramics, pottery, sculpture, puppetry, printing, and textiles), Still Life and Life Drawing.  

Students build on the skills they have developed in the Junior Certificate course.   

History of Art involves study of the European and Irish Schools and general appreciation of Art and Design in the environment. A field trip to review a current exhibition compliments their studies. 

Assessment

The modes of assessment include:  

1.     A Leaving Certificate project which will commence after Christmas in sixth year (which will comprise of a choice of one of the following: an Imaginative Composition, a still life drawing or painting, or a design/Craftwork piece) will be executed as coursework over ten weeks in class. 

2.     A written examination of Appreciation & History of Art will take place in June. Three questions are to be answered, one from two sections and a third from any section. The three sections are: Irish Art and Architecture, European art and architecture and Appreciation of Art.  

5th Year

Students are encouraged to develop a sense of self exploration and expression as they work through a set brief/theme and develop ideas and designs using a sketchbook. A focus on working from a primary source is heavily endorsed. Drawing is the central activity and the visual Art Sketchpad is kept for assessment to show a student’s creative journey.  Annotation of drawings and personal and teacher feedback will be recorded throughout the visual sketchbook. 

Term 1 

• Painting Project based on Organic Images or Similar Theme  
• A Self Portrait    

 Term 2 & 3

• Graphic Design  
• Craft Work  
• Printing  
• Ceramics  
• Appreciation & History of Art (One period per week) Throughout the year students will study the History and Appreciation of Art.  This will include:  

*  Appreciation of Art  

*  European Architecture  

*  European Painting   

6th Year

The course is divided into Practical Work and study of the History and Appreciation of Art. Students build on the skills they have developed in fifth year.   

History of Art involves study of the European and Irish Schools and general appreciation of Art and Design in the environment. A field trip to review a current exhibition compliments their studies. 

Students are encouraged to develop a sense of self exploration and expression as they work through a set brief/theme and develop ideas and designs using a sketchbook. A focus on working from a primary source is heavily endorsed. Drawing is the central activity and the visual Art Sketchpad is kept for assessment to show a student’s creative journey. Annotation of drawings and personal and teacher feedback will be recorded throughout the visual sketchbook.

• Still life  
• Life Drawing  
• Craft Work  
• 3D Modelling/Sculpture  
• Or 3d wire Sculpture 

Students will choose one craftwork: Screen Painting, Ceramics, pottery,3D Modelling, wire sculpture, Poster Design or Creative Embroidery to complete in the Leaving Certificate Project. 

Students will complete a 5 week project before Christmas which will form part of their mock exams. This will prepare them for timing and layout for the actual leaving cert project. 

Useful Links

 https://www.curriculumonline.ie/Senior-cycle/Senior-Cycle-Subjects/Art/