PME2CR

A Critical Pedagogy - The Teaching of History and Appreciation of Art in a practical sense! https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/education/art-of-teaching-and-learning-when-1916-is-more-than-a-history-lesson-34503274.html This example of the transition year Art programme in this secondary school, is one of the best reasons why Art is a crucial subject for students to study and more importantly experience! In my own experience, and in many other Art teachers experience that I have personally spoken to, we have all heard the statement, that the study of Art is a waste of time, and is purely a 'doss' subject. Personally, I find this a very negative statement, but it can be difficult to argue back that indeed Art is important. Anyone can see the benefits of this for both students and staff alike. This initially was a small project, housed in the Art room, but became not just a complete school effort but a community effort. The students experienced first hand what it takes

Visual Art The junior certificate programme is completely changing, as part of this Art is also changing to reflect a more realistic and connected study of the subjects, that reflects its use in modern society. The subject title is changing from Art, Craft, Design to Visual Art, as this encompasses the modern reality of the subject. It is much more than the mere study of fine Art, craft and design, now it includes video, sound, installation and performance also.  Visual Art has three strands to it; Art, Craft, Design, however along with these strands there are five elements : Critical and visual language, drawing, visual culture and appreciation, art elements and design principles (AEDP) and media.   The assessment of Visual Art  (JCPA) will comprise two classroom based assessments (CBA). There is no final examination. The first CBA will take place in second year - process and realisation - Students, either individually or in a group, choose one scenario from a list prepared fro