Artist Teacher
Teaching aid
5th year LCA unit 10 lessons (14 pupil class group)
Aim of the unit:
To create a pattern based on the theme “My Local Environment” using a visual sketchpad with mixed media exploration AEDP line, space, balance, texture, harmony and repetition to create a 10cmx10cm printed wrapping paper. L2LP: To create a monoprint based on the theme “My local environment” using a visual sketchpad to explore imagery.
By the end of Block Printing, students should be able to:
1. Based on group and individual learning methodologies, collect and organise resources and information.
2. Use a variety of artistic approaches.
3. Identify and experiment with artistic visual qualities and with a range of materials and tools.
4. Produce art works of a personally expressive and aesthetic nature.
5. Recognise some of the ways in which artists have responded to, and promoted environmental issues.
6. Begin to have a more participatory role in environmental care.
L2LP
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The student uses colour, line, shape and texture to create a monoprint.
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The student expresses personal feelings or ideas about their local environment through art.
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The student follows steps and techniques to complete their work.
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The student talks about the tools, materials and processes they used.
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The student shares opinions about their own or others’ artwork.
Student work
Commendations from NCAD tutor Deirdre Smith- Leaving Certificate Applied Class 15.10.2025
"You are a kind, thoughtful and well-organised teacher. I wish you the very best of luck for the rest of the SP placement, and I have no doubt you will excel within the
experience."
L2LP student work:
6th year Visual studies unit 8 lessons (15 pupil class group)
Aim of Unit of Learning:
Students will explore content area 1: Europe and the wider world within the movement of the Renaissance creating their own interpretation in their notes using Visual Studies Framework.
Learning outcomes:
Research
1.1 recognise an art style and identify relevant features.
1.1 Use critical and visual language to describe an artwork.
1.2 capture their interpretation of the world in a physical/digital way.
1.3 produce an annotated visual record of their enquiry.Respond
3.1 discuss examples from Visual Studies.
3.1 recognise the artistic thinking and elements in their own work and that of others.
3.1 question established and new ideas and work.
Create
2.1 apply appropriate skills, knowledge and techniques.
2.3 illustrates sources of information.
2.4 evaluate the meaning and context of chosen work.
Practical work
Gilding like the masters of the Byzantine era (Proto-Renaissance)
Tempera sample (Innovation and invention of Boticelli)
Teaching resources
Student work link to christmas exams
Proto-Renaissance technique worksheet
Oil painting sample like Leonardo's smfumato technique
Commendations from Dr. Patsey Bodkin - tutor visit Leaving Certificate class 12.12.25
"Excellent rapport with pupils- friendly but in control, Very good recap on previous learning content, Good choice of video, Affirming pupils' answers on the whiteboard, Good contrast between Michelangelo’s artworks e.g. Pieta and other artist’s work. Excellent questioning, Excellent explanation of the artworks, Excellent Lesson plan- sequenced and time planned, Excellent Learning Content in planning, Excellent incorporation of video clips in the lesson, Very good demonstration of the carving process-step by step
overall:
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Excellent questioning
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Very good reflections
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Very good learning content in the presentation".
Success Criteria- using keywords
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6th year Mixed Media Tableaux Vivants (15 class group)
Aim of Unit of Learning:
To create a mixed media collage that utilises line, tone, shape, colour, space, and balance, the final artwork will be a mixed media collage on A2 paper inspired by the theme “Tableau vivant”.Theme development:The term tableau vivant means a “living” portrait. Referring to the practice of recreating artworks from the past.
Learning outcomes for unit of learning:
1.5- identify the sources that support the development of their work
1.7-record visual information through a variety of media and techniques
1.13- use problem-solving skills to develop ideas
1.17-identify links with artists of the past and present that have explored similar topics or themes
1.20-draft a selection of drawings and studies that support their ideas and work
1.22-develop a rationale for their choices based on their research
2.4-create realised work based on their research
2.5-apply the art elements and design principles in creating and evaluating their work
2.11-experiment and edit their work
3.4- locate their own work in relation to other artwork within a particular context/s (stylistically, socially, politically, ethically, etc.)
3.15-articulate an effective rationale for their choices
3.16-justify their research, processes, decision making and realised work
Gallery walk and artistic statements by students
Commendations from Susan Lynch Lecturer in Education & Coordinator of School Placement Leaving Certificate class 23.10.25
"Students complete tasks efficiently and follow clear directions.
Tega also has wipes on their desks as they work to help with cleanup. Waits for
students to be finished to ensure there is no distraction for other learners.
Student names: Great inclusion—the way you call on students and compliment
them by name. Engaging content, great use of Art Language and
terminology. Questions are thoughtful and very well-pitched."
Teaching aid (done in steps)
1st year Mandala Lino Print Project 11 lesson unit (30 pupil class group)
Aim of Unit of Learning:
Students will create a section of mandala using primarily lino printmaking techniques while applying Art Elements (line, shape, pattern) and Design Principle (balance), supported by the theme of 'Symmetry' connecting to mandala-making traditions and the school's ethos(restorative circles).
Processes: lino cutting
Techniques/Materials: lino, tactile printing
Theme: Symmetry
AEDP: Color, line, shape, balance, and pattern.
Outcome/Product: notebook of exploration of motifs and variety of prints.
Learning outcomes for unit of learning:
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1.12 apply their understanding of the art elements and design principles to make an artwork.
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2.5 Develop ideas through drawing.
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2.14 Use media to create craftwork.
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2.7 Identify historical or contemporary craft techniques.
Teaching aid (done in steps)
Student work
(differentiated task)
differentiated outcome: