Art Curriculum Layout
Subject Content
Design or Craft - 5 hrs - 100 marks
Batik, Weaving, Calligraphy, Lino Print, Book craft, Poster, Sculpture etc.
Students get the exam paper one week prior. Pupils produce a preparatory page i.e collect and stick down images, lettering and drawings on one A2 page. This page may be brought into the exam to aid the creation of a final piece and also the development page. The development page must show initial designs, layout and development of the final design.
Imaginative Composition / Still Life 2hrs 30mins- 100 marks
Students are given a choice of 3 texts.
Imaginative Composition -A picture, sketch, painting, collage, mixed media.
Still life- A composition of still life objects using a variety of media. (Recommended)
Students receive the exam paper on week prior to the exam.
Life Sketching - 1hour - 50 marks
Two sketches of a model in a specific pose.
Students receive the exam paper one week prior to the exam.
Art History 2 hrs 30 mins - 150 marks
3 Sections - students must answer one question from each section.
Irish - Prehistoric to present day.
European - Middle ages to present day.
General appreciation - Design, film, exhibitions, town planning, public sculpture, posters, advertising.
Exam Structure
There are 4 Examinations
2/3 Practical 1/3 History and Appreciation of Art
- 1 - 5 hour Craft Exam.
- 1 - Imaginative Composition Exam / Still Life.
- 1 - Life Drawing Exam.
- 1 - Art History Exam.
Marking Scheme for elements of Art Exam
Ordinary/Higher level .1. Design or Craft 100 (5hrs - completed in one day).
2. Imaginative Composition or Still life 100.
3. Life Sketching 50 (two studies).
4. Art History 150 (3 questions X 50 marks each).
For elements 1. 2. and 3. - Pupils receive exam papers a week prior to sitting exam. These exams are completed at the end of April/beginning of May.
Comment
An aptitude for easy writing, self directed research skills and a sound understanding of the design process is essential for Senior Level Art.There is no continuous project work in 6th year – all exam based. Pupils receive practical exam papers a week prior to sitting exam. These exams are completed at the end of April/beginning of May. The Art History exam is completed in June. A gallery trip is compulsory for the course.
The structure of the course and the exam is very different to that of the Junior Certificate course. This subject is not advisable at this level unless you have previously experienced it at junior level or you have shown an aptitude for art in fourth year.
Below are links to the Leaving Cert Art Syllabus and Marking schemes. Please make sure that you study these carefully and that you are very Clear that for both ordinary and honours level you will have four exams;
1. Life Drawing
2. Still Life
3. Poster Design
4. Art History
Links
http://www.education.ie/en/Schools-Colleges/Information/Curriculum-and-Syllabus/Senior-Cycle-/Syllabuses-and-Guidelines/lc_art_sy.pdfArt History
150 marks out of 400 marks are assigned to this paper- i.e. 37.5% of the overall marks for Art
Candidates have to answer THREE questions – 50 minutes a question (40 minutes writing and 10 minutes sketching
Section 1 – Art in Ireland
- Candidates have a choice of approximately 7 questions.
- must answer one question which can range from Newgrange to questions on the Early Irish art to Georgian architecture – there is always a question on this and Newgrange comes up often.
- Sometimes photographs are provided and candidates are asked to identify various artefacts and then describe & discuss them.
- A choice of modern artists comes up every year.
- The questions require you to do quite a lot – name, discuss, describe refer to function, form, style, materials, decoration etc – make sure you cover the bases
Section 2 – European Art
- Choice of 8/9 questions – could be anyone!
- Romanesque or Gothic Sculpture and Architecture comes up every year.
- You may be lucky and one of your artists comes up – but it is quite possible that this will not happen – in this case - look at the ‘generic’ question which may ask you to look at a work of art which falls into a particular category – such as a portrait, a painting of a meal, a landscape, a still-life etc. You will definitely be able to do this if you think creatively…..
- You normally have to describe 2 works of art
- All of these questions are long and require you to do a lot so make sure you read the question & cover all parts of the question.
Section 3 – Appreciation of Art
- You must answer one question out of 5
- There is usually a design question and here you have to bring your general knowledge/common sense to the question – you can be asked to talk about anything from chairs, to bags to kettles.
- There is often a question on a gallery or museum visit.
- The main pitfall to avoid is not to choose a question where you will quickly run out of steam.
Hints/Tips
- Always produce sketches – simplified drawings – and annotate them or label the important parts.
- Make sure that you read the question and go back to it as they often require you to do quite a few diffeent thins – highlight the key phrases.
- For Irish art it could be Newgrange? and almost certainly Georgian will come up
- For European art adapt what you know to the ‘generic’ question.
- For appreciation have the courage of your convictions – make sure your opinions are well-supported & well-illustrated
To view past exam papers use the link below
http://www.mocks.ie/Leaving-Cert/Art/State-Exam-Papers/Free
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