Belvedere College SJ

u003ch3u003eCurriculumu003c/h3u003ernJunior CyclernrnVISUAL ART AT JUNIOR CYCLErnrnVisual Art is a subject that promotes teaching and learning through art, craft and design. For adolescents and young adults, this involves becoming familiar with and applying the elements of art and principles of design, and the knowledge and skills associated with these processes, their histories and their contemporary practices. Visual Art also recognises and rewards a number of different forms of intelligence, including emotional intelligence; it develops personal qualities of expression and empathy.rnrnVisual Art encompasses art, craft and design and involves practical work in a wide range of media leading to a specific outcome, e.g. an artwork, a design, architectural study, an installation or an event. Making art develops the learner’s imagination through developing an idea or concept and allows them to exercise personal responsibility for specific tasks.rnThe qualities that Visual Art develops are crucial components of the rounded general education that all young people should experience. These personal characteristics and attributes include creativity, critical judgement, working with others or working individually, providing and receiving constructive criticism, and respecting differences.rnVisual Art provides the learner with a space within which it is safe to experiment, to fail and to learn. It allows learners to collaborate on ideas and work. It facilitates and encourages the questions a learner may raise in travelling a path that may not lead to an anticipated outcome or that may produce a different outcome to what was planned. It gives them the capacity to understand and to express ideas, feelings and opinions: both their own and those of others.rnu003ch4u003eAssessment in Visual Artu003c/h4u003ernu003culu003ern tu003cliu003eClassroom based assessment 1 (Jan-May, 2nd year) – common levelu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eClassroom based assessment 2 (September- December, 3rd year) – common levelu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eFinal SEC Assessment (December – May, 3rd year)u003c/liu003ernu003c/ulu003ernIn January of 2nd year, students will be starting CBA 1 ‘From Process to Realisation’ and this will run over a 6-8 week period.rnIn September of 3rd year, students will be starting CBA 2 ‘Communicate and Reflect’ and this will run to December when students will be starting the Final SEC Assessment brief.rnCBA ‘s are assessed by the students’ teachers and reported on to students, parents/guardians.rnu003ch3u003eDescriptors:u003c/h3u003ernThe students’ work presented at the end of the CBA will be awarded a descriptor by the Art teacher. This will appear on each students “Junior Cycle Profile of Achievement”, issued by the State Examinations Commission. Work will be assessed against a list of “Features of Quality” and the work will be graded as follows:rnϖ Exceptionalrnϖ Above expectationsrnϖ In line with expectationsrnϖ Yet to meet expectationsrnWhat will students be doing in the two Classroom Based Assessments?rnrnThe work for CBA 1 should be realised through one of the three Visual Art strands i.e. Art, Craft or Design.rnThe work for CBA 2 should be realised through the two remaining strands and one must be 3-dimensional.rnu003ch4u003eWhat will students be doing in the Final Assessment in 3rd year?u003c/h4u003ernTransition YearrnrnIn Transition Year students will further develop and continue their studies in Art on a weekly basis. The aim is to enable every student to appreciate Art by providing relevant opportunities for creativity and innovation. It aims to reinforce and further develop the knowledge, skills and competencies acquired at Junior Certificate level.rnIt aims to enhance students’ ability to make informed judgements about the made environment, to develop practical problem-solving skills through the manipulation of materials, to enhance creativity through developing lateral thinking skills and to promote inventiveness and risk-taking.rnrnThe course aspires to extend the range and quality of students’ artistic and educational experiences and to prepare them for the requirements of further study should they opt for art at Senior cycle. Students are provided with a space to learn, mature and develop in the absence of examination pressure. For those who opt to continue with art in the senior cycle, it is an opportunity to take initiative in their learning. Students will be able to see the value and recognise the relevance of art in their lives.rnrnThe course offers students of Belvedere College a wide range of artistic disciplines for example; drawing, painting, graphic design, printmaking, sculpture, modelling, construction, pottery, ceramics, silver jewellery, lutherie, animation, photography, computer graphics, art appreciation, gallery visits.rnu003ch4u003eLeaving Certificate Artu003c/h4u003ernThe Art StudentrnrnThe Art student must be creative, self-motivated, hardworking and have a love of the subject. It is not essential to have studied Art at Junior Cycle. Art can reach across all learning styles and intelligences; visual learners, tactile learners, auditory learners. Art is important for students who are considering a career in the creative industries: Art, Architecture, Design, Animation or Film.rnrnObjectivesrnArt gives students the opportunity to develop investigative, analytical, experimental learning behaviours, technical and expressive skills, aesthetic awareness and critical judgement through participating creatively in a range of Art, Craft and Design activities and the History and Appreciation of Art.rnrnLeaving Certificate SyllabusrnThe syllabus is divided into four components. The newly revised assessment arrangements for two of those components gives students an opportunity to complete 50% of the Art exam as coursework. These two components (Craft and Still Life / Imaginative Composition) are assessed as coursework, which will be carried out in class time over a 12-week period starting in January of Leaving Certificate year. This is worth 50% of the total exam and can alleviate the pressure of exams in June.The four components are as follows:rnu003ctable class=u0022table is-bordered is-striped is-narrow is-hoverable is-fullwidthu0022u003ernu003ctheadu003ernu003ctru003ernu003cthu003eLeaving Certificate Examu003c/thu003ernu003cthu003eMarksu003c/thu003ernu003cthu003e%u003c/thu003ernu003c/tru003ernu003c/theadu003ernu003ctbodyu003ernu003ctru003ernu003ctdu003eImaginative Composition or Still Life – Courseworku003c/tdu003ernu003ctdu003e100u003c/tdu003ernu003ctdu003e25u003c/tdu003ernu003c/tru003ernu003ctru003ernu003ctdu003eFiveu003c/tdu003ernu003ctdu003eSixu003c/tdu003ernu003ctdu003eFouru003c/tdu003ernu003c/tru003ernu003ctru003ernu003ctdu003eCraftwork – Courseworku003c/tdu003ernu003ctdu003e100u003c/tdu003ernu003ctdu003e25u003c/tdu003ernu003c/tru003ernu003ctru003ernu003ctdu003eLife Sketchingu003c/tdu003ernu003ctdu003e50u003c/tdu003ernu003ctdu003e12.5u003c/tdu003ernu003c/tru003ernu003ctru003ernu003ctdu003eHistory and Appreciation of Artu003c/tdu003ernu003ctdu003e150u003c/tdu003ernu003ctdu003e37.5u003c/tdu003ernu003c/tru003ernu003ctru003ernu003ctdu003eTotalu003c/tdu003ernu003ctdu003e400u003c/tdu003ernu003ctdu003e100u003c/tdu003ernu003c/tru003ernu003c/tbodyu003ernu003c/tableu003ernThe Art Coursework for Leaving Certificate starts in January of 6th year. Students must submit the following coursework for examination:rn1. A completed Coursework Workbook.rn2. A realised work for Section A (Imaginative Composition or Still life).rn3. A realised work for Section B (Craftwork).rn4. A statement of Rationale for each section.rnrnImaginative Composition or Still Life: 100 marks – 25% of total marksrnStudents can chose either still life or imaginative compostion. The completed coursework is submitted for assessment and must consist of one realised work and a record of their development in the Coursework Workbook. The process of research, investigation and development is essential in order for a student to be able to create their best possible artwork.rn* Still Life: Drawing, painting or mixed media study of a group of objects.rn* Imaginative Composition: A pictorial piece, painting, collage or mixed media composition.rnrnCraftwork: 100 marks – 50% of total mark – carried out in class over 10 week period in 6th year.rnThe completed coursework is submitted for assessment and must consist of one realised work and a record of their development in the Coursework Workbook. The process of research, investigation and development is essential in order for a student to be able to create their best possible artwork.rnStudents are required to design and make an item of craftwork based on their chosen theme. They can choose from the following crafts: Blockprinting (linoblock or drypoint etching), Poster Design, Pottery and ClayrnrnModelling (including glazing)rnLife Drawing: 50 marks – 12.5% of total mark – 1 hour exam in MayrnTwo sketches of the model are required.rnu003culu003ern tu003cliu003eOne quick sketch of the full figure standingu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eOne more detailed study of the figure seatedu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eThe paper is given to students two weeks before the examination dayu003c/liu003ernu003c/ulu003ernHistory u0026amp; Appreciation of Art: 150 marks – 37.5% of total mark – 2 ½ hour exam in JunernThis is a written paper and the candidate must answer one question from each section.rnu003culu003ern tu003cliu003eIrish Art: Art in Ireland from 2000 BC – 20th Centuryu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eEuropean Art: 11th – 20th century European Artu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eGeneral Appreciation: Covers Architecture, Design, Environmental design and Film.u003c/liu003ernu003c/ulu003ernu003ch4u003ePortfolio Preparationu003c/h4u003ernPortfolio preparation is not part of the Leaving Certificate syllabus, but teachers will advise and assist if a student is willing to work. Portfolio preparation workshops take place every morning from 7:45am-8:40am in the College.rnCareer OptionsrnrnThe role the arts play in developing a flexible, creative and innovative workforce is well documented and acknowledged. The visual arts provide opportunities for all students to build 21st century skills specifically Creativity and Innovation; Critical Thinking and Problem Solving; Communication and Collaboration. We are currently witnessing the arts becoming core to our education system in a new platform known as STEAM. This is an educational approach to learning that uses Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics as access points for guiding student inquiry, dialogue, and critical thinking.rnu003ch4u003eCareer opportunities include:u003c/h4u003ernu003culu003ern tu003cliu003eAnimationu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eSpecial Effectsu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eGaming designu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eGraphic Designu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eWeb and App designu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eFilm Art Directoru003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eCamera Operatoru003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eCinematographeru003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eCartographeru003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eTelevision/ Film produceru003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eAdvertisingu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eArchitectureu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eMovie set/ costume designu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eModel Makingu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eIndustrial Designu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eIllustratoru003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eFashion/Jewellery Designu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003ePhotographer/Photo Journalistu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eTeacher / University lectureru003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eArchaeologistu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eFashion Designeru003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eProduct Designeru003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eCeramicistu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eSet design/theatre studiesu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eSoftware engineeru003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eStructural / civil engineeru003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eArt historian/criticu003c/liu003ernu003c/ulu003e