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Junior Cycle Art Overview:
Junior Cycle Art : Junior Cycle Visual Art Specification
Senior Art Overview:
Leaving Cert Visual Art
Practical Coursework: 70% Visual Studies: 30%
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Practical Coursework (70%):
Students explore a variety of visual art practices e.g. art, print, ceramics, digital art etc over the two years.
Exam Work: Consists of a 10 week project during class time and an exam in May.
Students are given three themes in December/January and must complete sketchbook work and one finished piece based on their chosen theme.
One other final piece will be completed under exam conditions in May.
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Visual Studies (30%)
One class per week
There are three main content areas within Visual Studies:
Today’s world: Short questions in the exam
Students are encouraged to explore, experience and reflect on art and culture in their everyday lives through visiting exhibitions and looking at artist’s process both locally and nationally through a variety of media such as street art, public sculpture, environmental art and studio work.
Europe and the wider world: 19th and 20th century Art (Essay in the exam)
Ireland and its place in the wider world: 20th century and contemporary Irish Art. (Essay in the exam)
Leaving Cert Art Overview: Curriculum Online
The following video outlines the Senior Cycle Art course at Loreto Milford.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68SoM-eQrns
Loreto Art Club - Sign up with Ms Coyle
Portrait Workshop
After School Portrait Workshop will run for six weeks in March - please sign up with Ms. Finn
New Art Murals
Well done to Annarose Diver and Suzannah Carr on the completion of a new mural for our outdoor seating area. Thanks also to the TY students who helped with the design - taking inspiration from nature and the colourful abstract pattern work of Australian Artist Joan Blond.
Our new mural in room 306 was designed by Honor Geary - taking inspiration from advances in technology and the bright pattern work of Irish street artist Maser. The work was painted by Honor, with help from Caolagh Grimes, Caitlin McCauley and Salvatorie Diver. Thanks to Mr MacEoin for creating our perspex signage. Well done to all those involved on a fantastic new addition to our school artwork.
Art Trip to Paris 2025
In February, 35 5th and 6th year students travelled to Paris to visit art and cultural sites to gain more insight in the lives of the Impressionists and post Impressionists through viewing their Art in person. The students also had the opportunity to visit other Parisian sites through a sightseeing tour, a boat cruise and climbing the Arc de Triopmhe and seeing the views from the top of Montparnasse Tower. They also visited Montmartre, the Palace of Versailles, The Louvre, Musee d'Orsay and spent a day at Disneyland. It was a wonderful experience for all involved.
Credit Union Art Competition Winners
Congratulations to the winners the Swilly-Mulroy Credit Union Art Competition:
1st - Honor Geary, 2nd - Lily Doherty, 3rd - Grace Crossin
Junk Kouture:
Congratulations to TY student Rose Gaffey on progressing to the Dublin Final after a great performance at the Regionals in The Helix. Rose's design: Through her design, Redress, Rebuild, Remodel, Rose hoped to highlight the Mica and housing crisis in Donegal and across Ireland. All materials used in the dress were sourced from a building site - including cement, insulating foam and roof membrane.
Best of Luck to 'Pretty in Pink taking part in this years Junk Kouture Fashion Competition.
