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Rationale for Subject

We endeavour to help students develop and then excel at their own level of creative capacity and personal form of expression. It is our hope that students have a value of the unique nature of their own work and that of their fellow students. 

Subject Aims

• To help students become more visually aware of their environment, through an exploration of a wide range of media in 2D and 3D areas of practice. 
• To encourage the students to explore their own creative process and learn the language of Visual Art while fostering and encouraging their individual response and creative style. 
• To prepare the students for all curricular projects and exams.  
• To encourage students to value their own developing opinions and artistic tastes and to allow them space to express their thoughts and opinions. 
• To ignite in our students an interest in contemporary and historic art, craft and design locally and internationally. 

Subject Topics / Syllabus Content

Visual Art focuses on the three strands of Art, Craft and Design. Students will explore a variety of materials and techniques to enhance their skills from primary sources.  There is a focus on the development of ideas and skills, concepts and practice. Students will use a sketchbook to aid them. New techniques and crafts will be introduced to classes including drawing, painting, lino printing, modelling and wire construction. Every project will be supported with research of artists’ work to explore, reference and inspire the students in their own work.  

First year and second year consists of trying out as many art practices in Visual Art you will have the opportunity to create images and objects using a variety of tools, materials and media.

Assessment

Visual Art is a practical subject. The assessment of Visual Art will comprise two Classroom-Based Assessments: 

1. CBA1 = From Process to Realisation in 2nd year. 
2. CBA2 = Communicate and Reflect in 3rd year. 

There is no written exam as is in other subject areas. Students complete a project in Year 3 (Final Assessment). This project is centred around a theme.  The project will be assessed by the State Exam Commission. 

For more information see www.curriculumonline.ie.