Ireland · NCCA Curriculum Specifications
6th Class Creative Expressions and Visual Literacy
A comprehensive 6th Class art program focusing on technical mastery, critical appreciation, and personal expression. Students explore diverse media while developing a sophisticated visual vocabulary to analyze and create complex works of art.
Drawing and the Human Form
Students develop advanced sketching techniques focusing on proportion, gesture, and the use of light and shadow to create depth.
Exploring the mathematical relationships of the human face to create realistic and expressive portraits.
Capturing the energy and motion of the human figure through rapid, fluid sketching techniques.
Utilizing one and two point perspective to create the illusion of three dimensional space on a flat surface.
Color Theory and Painting
An exploration of color relationships, atmospheric perspective, and the emotive power of different painting styles.
Using color temperature and value to create a sense of depth and atmosphere in natural scenes.
Focusing on the process of painting and the use of color and texture to communicate feelings without literal representation.
Studying how light changes throughout the day and practicing broken color techniques to capture fleeting moments.
Sculpture and Three Dimensional Design
Students manipulate various materials to explore form, structure, and the relationship between an object and its environment.
Creating tactile surfaces and low relief sculptures using additive and subtractive clay techniques.
Building lightweight structures that explore line in space and the potential for movement.
Reimagining everyday items by combining them into new, meaningful sculptural forms.
Printmaking and Graphic Design
Investigating the power of multiples, symbols, and visual communication through various printing and design methods.
Designing and carving blocks to produce consistent editions of prints with high contrast.
Exploring how the style of lettering and symbols can communicate brand identity and message.
Combining text and imagery to create powerful visual statements about contemporary global issues.
Art History and Critical Response
Developing the skills to analyze, interpret, and critique artworks from different eras and cultures.
Examining the shift toward realism, humanism, and scientific perspective in European art.
Investigating how 20th century artists challenged traditional ideas of what art should be.
Exploring the work of living artists in Ireland and how they reflect modern Irish identity.