Page 8 - Guidance Subject Guide

Art

Syllabus

Practical and Written Recommendations

3 interconnected Strands (Research, Respond,
Create) which will be explored through a range Students taking the subject should:
of art practices and visual studies. Have a genuine interest in, and a

mature attitude to, the broad
Still Life and Imaginative Composition subject of Art.
Craft and Design

These include but are not limited to Modelling, Be capable of working consistently
Embroidery, Print, Graphic design and Puppetry. on major pieces of art work, both in
Visual Studies class and at home - patience is vital
1. Europe and the wider world Have Junior Certificate Art with a
2. Ireland and its place in the wider world minimum grade C on the Higher Level
3. Today’s world (Artist practices)
paper
Have an interest in History

Examination

Practical coursework 50%
Booklet completed over 12 weeks in class time Requirements
Research and Design for Imaginative
Composition or Still life
Research and Design for Craft or Design
Complete one finished piece of work from Portfolio Preparation/Art College
coursework booklet
Applicants need to have a portfolio

Practical Exam - 30% which the Leaving Certificate Art
5 Hour Exam (Usually completed in May) helps with.
Complete 2nd realised piece of work from
coursework booklet

Written Visual Studies Exam 30%

Possible Career Options

Fine Arts/Design/Commercial Art/Illustration Teacher, Art Therapy, Curator/Museum
Theatre, TV, Film, Special Effects Architect, Landscape and Interior Designer
Game design, Animation, Web development, App Design
Personal stylist, Fashion, Photography