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Junior Cycle Art Overview:
Junior Cycle Art : Junior Cycle Visual Art Specification
Senior Art Overview:
Leaving Cert Visual Art
Practical Coursework: 70% Visual Studies: 30%
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Practical Coursework (70%):
Students explore a variety of visual art practices e.g. art, print, ceramics, digital art etc over the two years.
Exam Work: Consists of a 10 week project during class time and an exam in May.
Students are given three themes in December/January and must complete sketchbook work and one finished piece based on their chosen theme.
One other final piece will be completed under exam conditions in May.
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Visual Studies (30%)
One class per week
There are three main content areas within Visual Studies:
Today’s world: Short questions in the exam
Students are encouraged to explore, experience and reflect on art and culture in their everyday lives through visiting exhibitions and looking at artist’s process both locally and nationally through a variety of media such as street art, public sculpture, environmental art and studio work.
Europe and the wider world: 19th and 20th century Art (Essay in the exam)
Ireland and its place in the wider world: 20th century and contemporary Irish Art. (Essay in the exam)
Leaving Cert Art Overview: Curriculum Online
The following video outlines the Senior Cycle Art course at Loreto Milford.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68SoM-eQrns
Loreto Art Club - Sign up with Ms Coyle
Portrait Workshop
After School Portrait Workshop will run for six weeks after Halloween - please sign up with Ms. Finn
Junk Kouture:
Best of Luck to 'Pretty in Pink taking part in this years Junk Kouture Fashion Competition.
