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Art - Higher

Unlike most other subjects, only 30% of your final grade is based on a written exam in June.

The Art History course is huge and covers many topics but there is lots of choice on the paper, so hone in on the sections that you enjoy or are good at. The remaining marks are given based on a practical coursework exam in May, which includes life sketching, still life or abstract composition and design or craftwork. 

Higher Level Art History Course Content

• Appreciation - Architecture and Renovation
• Appreciation - Fashion/Clothing & Jewelry Design
• Appreciation - Film Studies
• Appreciation - Gallery Visit
• Appreciation - Graphic Design
• Appreciation - Product Design
• Appreciation - Public/Street art
• Early Christian Ireland - Manuscripts
• Early Christian Ireland - Metalwork
• Early Christian Ireland - Stonework
• Europe - Gothic & Romanesque Architecture
• Europe - Impressionist
• Europe - Medieval
• Europe - Post Impressionism
• Europe - Renaissance
• Europe - Romantic Period
• Europe - Surrealism/Cubism
• Generic Qs - Categories
• Generic Qs - Movements
• Ireland - Georgian Architecture and Arts
• Ireland - Modern Artists and Designers
• Ireland - Romantic Period
• Pre Christian - Bronze Age
• Pre Christian - Iron Age
• Pre-Christian - Burial and monastic sites

Ordinary Level Course Content:

• Europe - Gothic Architecture
• Europe - Neoclassical
• Europe - Post Impressionists
• Europe - Surrealism / Cubism
• Pre Christian - Burial and monastic sites

How is Art Assessed?

The Art assessment is made up of three components; the written exam (30%), the practical exam (20%), and the practical coursework (50%)

The written exam for art is 2 and a half hours long, and tests your ability to critically and creatively analyse artwork and your understanding of Visual Studies.

The practical examination takes place within 5 hours of a single day. Students will have to create a second realised work, based on the same ideas and work of their overall coursework project.

The practical coursework is the largest component of the assessment. Students are required to produce a realised work from a stimulus. This is done over an extended period of time. In this time students produce one piece of work and plan for the realisation of their second piece that is done during the practical examination. Students should focus on skills such as life drawing, drawing from imagination and use of primary sources.

Future Careers with Leaving Certificate Art

Design, Architecture, Interior Design, Web Design, Animation, Graphic Design, Photography

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Higher Level Exam Papers

2019 – Source 2019 – History 2018 – Source 2018 – History 2017 – Source 2017 – History 2016 – Source 2016 – History 2015 – Source 2015 – History 2014 – Source 2014 – History 2013 – Source 2013 – History 2012 – Source 2012 – History 2011 – Source 2011 – History 2010 – Exam 2010 – Source 2009 – Exam 2009 – Source 2009 – Craftwork 2008 – Exam 2008 – Source

Ordinary Level Exam Papers

2019 – Source 2019 – History 2018 – Source 2018 – History 2017 – Source 2017 – History 2016 – Source 2016 – History 2015 – Source 2015 – History 2014 – Source 2014 – History 2013 – Source 2013 – History 2012 – Source 2012 – History 2011 – Source 2011 – History 2010 – Source 2010 – Exam 2009 – Exam 2009 – Source 2009 – Design 2008 – Exam 2008 – Source 2007 – Exam 2007 – Source

Higher Level Marking Schemes

2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007

Ordinary Level Marking Schemes

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Stone age art (7000bc - 2000bc), bronze age art (2000bc - 500bc), the iron age art (500bc - 500ad), early christian art (from 432ad), paul cézanne (1839-1906), claude monet (1840-1926), vincent van gogh (1853-1890), pablo picasso (1881-1973), appreciation - architecture and renovation, algebra topic.

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Students taking the leaving Certificate examination in 2023 will be following the new revised course. The course requires students to research, create and respond to their own art and the work of other artists.

Exam Structure

Practical coursework Project 50%

Practical invigilated examination 20%

Visual Studies Written examination 30%

The Art course for Leaving Certificate consists of two parts. The Coursework (practical) and Visual Studies (Art History). 

Imaginative composition/Still life and the craft. Students will complete a coursework project. They will explore a theme, document their research, produce a range of drawings made from primary sources, produce development (planning) pages for two finished pieces. They will realise one finished piece during this body of time and the second finished piece will be completed during a 5 hour invigilated examination.  

Visual Studies

Students will complete a written examination on Visual studies based on their thoughts, knowledge, and observations of work by professional artists and imagery in wider visual media.   This subject would suit a student who is experimental, enthusiastic, resilient, independent, imaginative, and organised. Time management, listening skills and communication skills are extremely important for this subject.

Assessment and results and other points

The number of students receiving H1 and H2’s has increased in recent years. The art history will be assessed with all other written papers during the LC exams. All the practical work will be assessed by a visiting examiner. The time frame for the practical work is 10 weeks from Jan onwards in 6th year. It clearly states on the circulars from the Department that all the work should be done in school and parents and students should not be concerned that the project will eat into the other subjects time.   It is also a much better system for students who work slowly of have great difficulty performing under pressure as now the work is progressive rather than exam based. Students who are preparing a portfolio for Art College will find that the new revised syllabus will benefit and work in their favour, and some of their classwork may be viable in their portfolio. For pupils who are studying architecture or related courses -  Art and DCG is an excellent combination. Overall the new course encourages greater individuality and creativity.

Further Progression

Art can be great preparation for any career that requires fine motor skills, presentation skills, an eye for aesthetics and creative thinking. There are many diverse possibilities –  Artist, , architect, product designer, interior designer, packaging designer urban designer/town planner, set designer, industrial designer, illustrator, art therapist, fashion designer/dressmaker, surgeon, teacher, advertising director, photographer, animator, concept artist, web designer, television/film producer, editor, museum curator, special effects makeup, photo journalist, curriculum writer, art critic, arts administrator, arts and cultural planner, courtroom artist, stylist, art dealer, art supplies retailer.

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Draft Leaving Certificate Art Specification

• Creator: NCCA
• Subject: specification, leaving certificate, art, senior cycle, post primary, craft, design
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• Type: Draft Specifications
• Rights: © National Council for Curriculum and Assessment. All Rights Reserved.
• Draft Leaving Certificate Art Specification EN

LC Art 2023 - Important Information

Important information in relation to Art for Leaving Certificate 2023, have been released.

The documents have been published on the SEC Website @  www.examinations.ie

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Leaving Cert Coursework – Circulars

Here are links to Circulars sent out to schools regarding the Leaving Certificate Coursework Examination. We have bulleted some points (including quotes) from these circulars that we feel should be brought to your attention, however, we advise that you read all Circulars in full. 

Circular S93/17, Arrangements for Coursework;

https://www.examinations.ie/misc-doc/EN-EX-95844141.pdf

• “…the tamper evident envelopes and other materials required for the secure storage of the completed artwork in the school will be provided to you by the SEC as we near the completion date of 23 March.”
• “The Department of Education and Skills has previously advised schools of its expectation that, in line with normal timetabling, students would have approximately 30 hours of supervised class time over the ten-week period for carrying out the coursework.”
• As this is not a change to the syllabus, but a change in the examination format, “…the SEC wishes to reiterate our previous assurance that the standard of work that candidates are expected to produce in creating their final artefacts remains unchanged from that expected under the previous arrangements. As candidates previously produced this work during two comparatively short invigilated examinations following a two-week preparatory period, teachers are asked to bear this in mind when conveying expectations to candidates”
• The original pilot was carried out over 6 weeks. As expressed in the following quote, the additional 4 weeks has been added, taking into consideration the various disruptions that may occur in schools during the examination period; “This quantum of time, 30 hours of supervised class time over the ten-week period, was arrived at following feedback from schools involved in the piloting of these arrangements that the original quantum of time allocated in the pilot was insufficient. It is considered this substantially increased amount of time will be beneficial to teachers and students, will relieve any possible time pressure and will allow for flexibility in continuing with other work over the coursework period and/or allowing for occasional school closures or other unanticipated loss of class time.”
• If a candidate misses time due to exceptional circumstances, the procedure is similar to that of the previous examination format;  “…additional supervised time outside of normally timetabled class time should not be made available unless some exceptional circumstance applies. Such exceptional circumstance might involve, for example, an illness that prevents a candidate from attending school for a significant part or all of the ten-week period. An application for an extension on medical grounds must be made to the SEC and each candidate will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis. The candidate may be afforded the time to make up the coursework hours, provided that the school is in a position to facilitate the direct supervision of this work by the teacher and for the work to be duly authenticated. The candidate’s absence due to illness must be supported by medical evidence (e.g. medical certificate) and the proposed alternative arrangements must be agreed in advance between the SEC and the school authority. In these circumstances, the coursework must be completed at the earliest possible opportunity and in any event not later than the commencement date of the Life Sketching practical in May.”
• The coursework workbooks will be sealed on March 23 rd into a tamper evident envelope. A separate tamper evident envelope will be provided to contain the life drawing component in May. These envelopes will both remain in the school for examination.
• As is SEC policy for all subjects, marking schemes are not published until after the examination period. However, the SEC have provided the following breakdown; “…40% of the marks awarded will be based on the evidence presented in the candidate’s workbook, with the remaining 60% being based on the realised artefacts produced.”
• As was the procedure for the previous examination format, and similar to that of the current Junior Certificate examination, completed exam work must be stored securely in the school until the SEC examiners visits in June 2018, and must continue to be stored securely until the appeals processes have finished.

Circular S81/16, Revised Assessment Framework

https://www.examinations.ie/misc-doc/EN-EX-90496486.pdf

• “Candidates will be required to nominate their level of entry (Higher or Ordinary) at the time they carry out their coursework as the coursework will be graded to a standard appropriate to the selected level, and the Life Sketching component will continue to involve different poses at Ordinary and Higher Level. The History and Appreciation of Art examination will continue to be held as a written examination at separate levels as part of the June.”
• “The second of the two DES circulars mentioned above recommended that 30 hours of class time be made available to candidates over the course of the ten-week period to facilitate completion of the coursework. Please note that it is not envisaged that candidates be provided with further time significantly above that  amount.”

The subject must be formally timetabled (with timetable available to Commission personnel)

T he school/centre must be available for monitoring by Commission personnel

The Practical Coursework must be completed under the required conditions as set out for individual subjects

Practical Coursework must be conducted under the supervision of a class teacher with the work authenticated by the teacher and principal in accordance with this circular. (Circular letter S69/04)”

• “It is vital to note immediately the implications of the changed examination arrangements for any students who might have intended to take Art as an additional subject outside of the normal school setting, either on their own or with private tuition outside of a school or centre. As it is not possible to meet the authentication requirements in these circumstances, coursework cannot be accepted from such candidates. Since they will forfeit the coursework marks, the maximum number of marks that they can achieve is effectively capped at 50% of the marks available for the subject (these being the marks for the invigilated Life Sketching examination and the written paper on History and Appreciation of Art).”

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Senior Cycle Art

Welcome to the Curriculum section for Senior Cycle Art. 

Please find the Link to the Leaving Certificate Art Syllabus below:

Art Curriculum Syllabus (until 2022)  

https://www.curriculumonline.ie/getmedia/ca08dbe2-98aa-499e-b0f8-cd8446302f96/SCSEC06_Art_Syllabus_Eng.pdf

Please find links to the new Leaving Certificate Art Specification below:

• Leaving Certificate Art Specification
• https://curriculumonline.ie/getmedia/d809df63-51e4-43dc-b091-3c5f18a8312d/Leaving-Certificate-Art-Specification_EN.pdf
• Leaving Certificate Art Specification (Gaeilge)
• https://curriculumonline.ie/getmedia/1eb9c70b-89fb-486e-9035-20c35e3543bc/Leaving-Certificate-Art-Specification_GA.pdf

The ‘Advice for teachers and students’ section of the new Leaving Certificate Art Specification can be found below:

https://www.curriculumonline.ie/Senior-cycle/Senior-Cycle-Subjects/Art/Advice-for-teachers-and-students/

S93/19 Leaving Certificate Art (Including Crafts) 2020 – Arrangements for Coursework 

0061/2019 Curriculum-related developments at Senior Cycle with particular reference to school years 2019/20, 2020/21, 2021/22

S81/16 Leaving Certificate Art (Including Crafts) – Revised Assessment Framework – Arrangements for Coursework Component from 2018 Onwards

Please click here to access this webinar .  You may also wish to access the following documents before viewing the webinar:

Click here to download the Draft Leaving Certificate Art Coursework Workbook

Click here to download the Draft Leaving Certificate Art exam paper for webinar

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