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JUNIOR CYCLE
ART, CRAFT, DESIGN
Introduction
In Art, Craft, Design you will have the opportunity to create images and objects using a variety of tools, materials and special equipment. To understand Art, Craft, Design it is important to make things yourself so that you learn and understand by doing.
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What will I learn in Art,Craft, Design?
In Art, Craft, Design you will:
• investigate by looking and recording your observations and experiences
• learn a variety of new crafts
• learn to work in 3-D e.g. construction, sculpture or clay work
• learn about the design process and how to use it to create new design objects and images
• learn to make links between your artwork and that of other artists, craft workers, architects and designers from different countries and historical periods.
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How will Art,Craft, Design be useful to me?
Many of the skills you learn while studying are very useful outside of school and in whatever job you choose to do in the future.There are many career opportunities in this area - such as: photography, illustration, interior/industrial/fashion design, education and architecture.
How will I learn?
As you progress, you will learn to work like an artist, craftsperson, and designer. Some of the things you may do with your teacher and classmates are:
• develop your observational skills through drawing and painting
• use a variety of materials and resources (including ICT) and explore the different ways in which they can be used • learn how to plan, manage and complete your art works
• try your best at homework and assignments.
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How will I know how I am getting on?
As you progress:
• you will be able to see and judge for yourself how you are progressing
• your teacher will tell you how your skills have improved as you become a better artist
• you will evaluate your own and other’s work through class discussions.
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How can I learn more outside of school?
Some of the things you may do are:
• look at and think about visual images from film, cartoons, books, billboards etc.
• keep a visual diary,where you will store knowledge, ideas, photographs, observations, etc.
• visit local and national art, craft, design centres and libraries.
• use the Internet,where you can find styles and types of art, craft and design from your own country and from other countries.
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