Art
Senior Cycle
The syllabus has four sections, each of which must be covered:
- Imaginative Composition or Still Life (25%)
- Craft Work (25%)
- Life Drawing (12.5%)
- Art History and Appreciation (37.5%)
Art History and Appreciation
Although it is mainly a practical course, Art History and Appreciation accounts for 37.5% of the grade in the final exams (150) marks. Within Art History there are three main areas of study:
- Irish Art - This involves a study of Irish art from Newgrange to the present day.
- European Art - This is a study of European art from medieval times to the present day. Topics covered include The Renaissance and The Impressionists.
- Appreciation of Art and Design - Topics explored under this term include film appreciation, a review of an exhibition, product design interior design, architecture and local heritage.
Exams
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There are four exams to sit at the end of sixth year, three of which will be completed before the Leaving Cert begins.
The three practical exams – Life Drawing, Imaginative Composition or Still Life and Design Craft - are held in May and students receive their papers a month in advance in order to prepare for the exams. The fourth paper, The History of Art takes place in June. This exam is two and a half hours and consists of three essays, one from each sectio |
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