Time Discipline & Concept/

Topic
Aims Critical & Contextual Studies Materials & Equipment Assessment Criteria & Times
4 weeks

Observational
Drawing

Man Made objects
Mechanical
equipment.
Enable students to understand
scale, juxtaposing large/small
objects together.
Teach students about tone.
Encourage students to investigate
and record qualities.
Study of artist Leonardo Da
Vincis mechanical drawings


Resources: Projector, Visual Aids,
Worksheets tonal range, Sketch
book/ Blog.
Range of B pencils.
Colouring Pencils.
White paper.
Variety of coloured sugar
paper/ objects.
Black/ white chalks/ inks.
Demonstrate an understanding
of scale and proportion.
Differentiated between light
and dark tone in drawings.
Ability to observe and convey
qualities of object.
4 weeks Sculpture

Product Design
Functional shoe
design &
construction.

Introduce students to the concept
of sculpture through product
design.
Demonstrate to students a variety
of construction methods.
Encourage students to be
resourceful and develop their
conceptual skills.
Artists who use similar
techniques to construct using
cardboard e.g. Izhar Gafni


Resources: Projector, Internet
Research, Swatch examples,
Sketch books.
Cardboard
Scissors / Scalpel
Paper
PVA glue/ glue gun.
Design work sheets:
Brief/ Brainstorm/ thumbnail
designs.


Ability to manipulate and
experiment with different
textures and weights of
cardboard.
Demonstrated research/
drawing/ planning/ craft skills
effectively to create an
inventive 3D functional shoe.
4 weeks Print- Etching

Collaged Birds
Etching on acetate
Encourage students to critically
analyse elements of birds to cut
and collage together for aesthetic.
Introduce students to printmaking-
Etching.
Demonstrate to students to
process of etching/printing.
Teach students efficient studio/
workshop practice.

Study of Hannah Hoch collage
techniques. Historical and
contemporary printmakers such
as Rembrandt and Marina
Terauds.

Resources: Visual aids Step by
Step procedures, Projector, Page
register
Photograph Paper/ Acetate.
Scribe/Biro/Scalpel
Oil paint (ink)
Newspaper/ print
Rags/ glass plate/ printing
press/ gloves
Ability to create an aesthetically
interesting character.
Ability to follow the processes
and methods involved in etching,
sound studio practice.
Willingness to participate in
clean up.
4 weeks Digital Media
Stop- motion
animation

Collaged Birds
Group work project

Introduce students to the concept
of animation.
Enable students to use a variety of
skills for experiential learning to
occur.
Encourage effective group work,
individualised responsibilities/
discussions.
Artists who use similar
techniques or subject matter in
their work, Mike Gettings and
Jacob Stack


Resources: Visual aids, Projector,
Internet, Behance, Blog.
Digital cameras / tripods
Computers
Coloured Card/paper
Pencils/Pens/Paint/Markers
Glue/Double sided tape
Wire/ Cardboard
Demonstrate an understanding
of basic techniques.
Demonstrated initiative
creating concept/ narrative
Willingness to collaborate and
participate with others.

5 weeks Graphic Design
Book cover design

Understand the fundamentals of
the Graphic design process.
To develop research skills.
Develop a creative way to portray
a message through design work.

Historical and contemporary
Graphic Designers. World wildlife
fund, Mother Earth websites

Resources: Projector, Visuals,
Internet, Blog, Work sheets:
Brief/ Brainstorm/ thumbnails.
Computers/printer
Books/ magazines
Variety of coloured paper
Colouring Pencils
Rulers/scissors/ glue

Answered the brief fully/ ability
to identify and discuss
elements of design.
Evidence of focused research.
Clarity of message and impact
of design.

Time Discipline & Concept/
Topic
Aims Critical & Contextual Studies Materials & Equipment


Assessment Criteria & Times
5 weeks Ceramics


Thumb pot/ coil
building
Imaginative
Character
Introduce students to ceramic
concepts and processes.
Demonstrate to students ceramic
construction methods.
Aid students research skills.
Design and construct a fictional
character.
Historical and Contemporary
artists that use similar techniques
and processes in their work such
as Grayson Perry.

Resources: YouTube, Internet,
Demonstrations, Design
worksheets, Sketch book.
Clay/ rollers/ guides
Boards/ clay tools
Slip/ coloured slip
Newspaper
Plastic bags
Demonstrate an understanding
and use of ceramic techniques.
Ability to identify and discuss
elements of design.
Creative use of material to
develop finished 3D piece.
5 weeks Painting

Expressive
Self-Portraiture
Introduce students to painting/
self-expression.
Encourage students to revisit
scale/ proportion/ tonal range.
Encourage students to show
discuss and demonstrate self-
expression in paintings.

A study of historical and
contemporary artists such as
portrait painters Frida Kahlo and
Andrew James R.P

Resources: Data projector,
YouTube, Visual aids.
Pencil/oil pastel/Paint
Paper/ card/ brown
paper/newspaper/
cardboard.
Sticks/ paint brushes.
Ability to observe and covey
qualities in painting.
Demonstrated an improved
understanding of scale/ tone.
Ability to discuss work and
incorporating interests into the
painting.
5 weeks Outdoor Drawing
and Textiles

Applique:
Playground
Create an applique study of a built
environment scene based on a
drawing.
Combine a variety of stitching and
material manipulation, to create
an applique design.
Show a willingness to engage with
the project in its several facets.
A study of Contemporary Artist
Mandy Besek work in a variety of
textile processes.

Resources: Projector, Visual Aids,
Demonstrations, Local Visiting
Artists, Sketch book.
Variety of fabrics in different
colours/ weights/texture
Needles / thread/ wool
Paint/ fabric paint
Glue
Ability to follow and
understand the design process.
Evidence of experimentation
and investigation.
Demonstrated care and
patience when creating work
and sound studio practice,
using and cleaning materials.








Time Art History &
Appreciation
Discipline & Concept/
Topic
Aims Critical & Contextual
Studies
Materials & Equipment Assessment criteria & Times
3 weeks Pre-Christian
Ireland
Field trip- Site
visit.
Observational
drawing


Man-made and
organic objects
Enable students to develop
techniques in tonal drawing.
Encourage students to
investigate and record qualities,
experimenting with mediums.
Facilitate students to improve
abilities to convey proportion
and scale.
Develop students research skills.
A study of Da Vincis
mechanical observational
drawing and contemporary
3D ceramic artist Bertozzi
and Cassoni that feature
interesting still life
compositions in their work.

Resources: Projector,
Visuals, YouTube,
demonstration.
Range of B pencils.
Colouring Pencils.
White paper.
Variety of coloured
sugar paper/
objects.
Black/ white chalks/
inks.
Differentiated and displayed
a variety of tones.
Clear focused observation,
exploration in a variety of
mediums.
Demonstrates an
understanding of scale and
proportion.
Ability to discuss work /
awareness of visual culture.
5 weeks Early Christian
Ireland
High Crosses
Manuscripts
Graphic Design


Poster Design
Develop students research skills.
Introduce students to key
graphic design concepts and
processes.
Enable students to incorporating
their message into their design
creatively.
Encourage students to critically
asses work and visual imagery
they encounter on a daily basis.
A study of historical Graphic
designers. Such as Ethel
Reed.



Resources: Projector, Visual
aids, YouTube, Websites,
Books, Posters
Computers/printer
Books/ magazines
Variety of coloured
paper
Colouring Pencils
Rulers/scissors/ glue

Evidence of focused research.
Can identify and discuss
elements of design.
Understood and answered
the brief fully.
Willingness to review, refine
and alter design.
5 weeks Art Appreciation
& Gallery Visit
Print- Etching


Self-Portraiture

Encourage students to
investigate and record qualities.
Demonstrate to students how to
develop techniques of etching/
printing.
Encourage students to print in a
variety of colours.
Teach students good workshop/
studio practice.
Artists that use similar
subject matter in their work
such as Rembrandt.


Resources: Projector, Visual
aids, Demonstrations, Step
by Step instruction,
Websites, Local visiting
artist.
Photograph Paper/
Acetate.
Scribe/Biro/Scalpel
Oil paint (ink)
Newspaper/ print
Rags/ glass plate/
printing press/ gloves
Ability to draw from life
transposing qualities
effectively into final print.
Willingness to review and
alter plate.
Evidence of colour
experimentation on print.
Ability to understand and
follow studio/ workshop
procedures.
Time Art History &
Appreciation
Discipline & Concept/
Topic
Aims Critical & Contextual
Studies
Materials & Equipment Assessment criteria & Times
6 weeks Impressionism Drawing/Painting

Still life
Develop students ability to
transpose qualities in paintings.
Encourage students to explore
A study of artists who use
similar subject matter in
their work such as Cezanne
Variety of paper.
Cardboard.
Newspaper/ wood.
Evidence of a detailed
observation of tone and
texture.
different styles of painting.
Develop research skills.



Resources: Projector,
Visuals, Books, YouTube,
Demonstrations.
Paint brushes/Sticks.
Oil pastels.
Paint Acrylic/ oils.
Demonstrated a unique
approach to painting.
Shown an awareness of visual
culture.
6 weeks Impressionism Ceramics

Product Design
Plate project
Develop students research skills.
Develop problem solving and
conception skills.
Demonstrate how to assembling
and construction methods.
Design and create an inventive
functional plate.
A study of contemporary
artists that are working in a
similar way such as Artists
Kati Tuominen-Niittyl.

Resources: Projector,
Demonstrations, YouTube,
Visuals, Design worksheets.

Clay/ rollers/ guides
Boards/ clay tools
Slip/ coloured slip
Newspaper
Plastic bags
Ability to research current
styles and contemporary
artists.
Ability to overcome
challenging aspects of design.
Ability to manipulate and
construct using material.
Demonstrated initiative by
creating a unique functional
plate.
5 weeks Art Appreciation
of Design



Outdoor drawing
Textiles
Applique
Landscape
Encourage students to look at
the natural and built
environment.
Demonstrate to students how to
record textures and qualities
Combine a variety of stitching
and material manipulation, to
create an applique design.
Show a willingness to engage
with the project in its several
facets.
A study of Contemporary
Artist Mandy Besek work in
a variety of textile
processes.



Resources: Projector, Visual
Aids, Demonstrations, Local
Visiting Artists, Sketch book
Camera
Paper/ Pencils
Paint/ material paint
Material
Needle/ thread
Glue

Ability to transpose from
observation into a detailed
drawing.
Ability to follow and
understand the design
process.
Evidence of
experimentation and
investigation.
Demonstrated care and
patience when creating work
and sound studio practice,
using and cleaning materials.