Education Projects 2 (Art)

This module is delivered in parallel to Creative Disciplines - Art & Design (2). Learners build on the knowledge and skills which they are acquiring in CDAD 2. Students undertake a project(s) in which they apply and explore in-depth skills and pedagogy relevant to art and design education. Students continue to develop their own personal artistic practice through a focus on 2D creative disciplines. Participants engage in experiential methodologies employing modes of studio-based learning which centre on the interconnecting domains of the art process: imagining, investigating, experimenting, making, displaying and evaluating. Students will create and present artistic work(s) in a wide range of 2D media which can be used as exemplars or teaching resources. Curriculum and instruction are designed to deepen understanding of the strands of art, craft and design as they relate to the core elements and learning outcomes of junior cycle Visual Art. In addition, the strands of study and learning outcomes relating to the senior cycle Art specification are studied. Students examine these models and concepts through their own studio practice, critical reading, the development of curriculum maps, lesson plans and aspects of formative assessment a selection of which are curated in their Teaching and Learning Professional ePortfolio. This integrated practicum equips students with the knowledge, skills and competencies to successfully facilitate learning in the classroom applicable to post primary art specifications.   

1. Analyse a written brief and refine and implement creative solutions in the context of making 2D artworks.

2. Comprehend the principles of material and visual research as they apply to the creation of 2D artworks.

3. Identify art and design techniques that are appropriate to the post -primary school environment with particular reference to the Art curriculum.

4. Demonstrate conceptual and practical skills to communicate the design and development of creative and innovative 2D artworks.

5. Demonstrate skill and ability to safely use a broad range of materials and processes to make 2D artworks.

6. Develop 2D artwork(s) and related teaching, learning resources and associated Health and Safety guidelines suitable for the post primary Art classroom.