Introduction to Art for First Years

Welcome to the introduction to Junior Certificate Art! In this PowerPoint, we’ll explore what you can expect in your art classes, including the exciting areas of Art, Craft, and Design that you’ll be engaging with throughout the year. We’ll cover essential classroom expectations to help create a positive and productive learning environment, and we’ll delve into the foundational Art Elements, such as line, shape, colour, and texture, which are crucial to developing your skills as young artists. This course is designed to ignite your creativity and introduce you to a broad range of artistic techniques and concepts that will form the basis of your journey in art. Let’s get ready to explore and express ourselves through art!