As a fully qualified art teacher with a passion for education, I have been teaching since 2018, bringing creativity and inspiration into the classroom. I hold a First-Class Honours degree in a Master’s in Art and Design Education from University College Cork and Crawford College of Fine Art. My experience has allowed me to develop comprehensive schemes of work and detailed individual lesson plans, all designed to engage students and foster a love for art.
As a fully qualified art teacher with a passion for education, I have been teaching since 2018, bringing creativity and inspiration into the classroom. I hold a First-Class Honours degree in a Master’s in Art and Design Education from University College Cork and Crawford College of Fine Art. My experience has allowed me to develop comprehensive schemes of work and detailed individual lesson plans, all designed to engage students and foster a love for art.
This PowerPoint includes:
35 slides packed with essential content on Iron Age Ireland, perfectly tailored for the 2024 Leaving Cert Art History syllabus.
Significant artefacts from the Iron Age, presented with annotated photographs that help students visually connect with the period’s key objects and cultural achievements.
In-depth contextual information that explores the historical background, societal changes, and cultural developments during the Iron Age in Ireland.
Examination of metalworking techniques, including examples of how iron was used and crafted into tools and artefacts, providing students with a deeper understanding of ancient craftsmanship.
Highlighted vocabulary, with definitions included to help students grasp key terms and concepts related to the Iron Age.
detailed slides crafted to align with the latest Leaving Cert Art History requirements, ensuring students are well-prepared for assessment.
This PowerPoint serves as a concise yet comprehensive resource, perfect for teachers who want to deliver engaging and informative lessons on Iron Age Ireland while preparing their students for the Leaving Cert.
This bundle includes:
Three comprehensive PowerPoints covering Stone Age, Bronze Age, and Iron Age Ireland, with a total of 142 slides. These resources are perfectly aligned with the 2024 Leaving Cert Art History syllabus, offering a complete and engaging approach to Pre-Christian Ireland.
In-depth content for each era, featuring:
Stone Age Ireland: Detailed diagrams, sketches of burial sites, and up-to-date exam questions.
Bronze Age Ireland: Significant artefacts, annotated photographs, and metalworking techniques like Repoussé, casting, and incising.
Iron Age Ireland: Key artefacts, contextual information, and a focus on ironworking craftsmanship.
Exam-focused questions for all three eras, helping students prepare thoroughly for their Leaving Cert assessments.
Rich visuals, including annotated photographs, diagrams, and sketches that bring ancient Ireland to life, allowing students to connect with the material in a meaningful way.
New vocabulary highlighted and defined, along with links to informative videos to enhance student understanding.
This bundle sets a teacher up for the entire year, providing everything needed to deliver engaging and thorough lessons on Pre-Christian Ireland. It’s a complete package of resources that saves time and ensures students are fully prepared for this section of their Leaving Cert Art History exams.
This PowerPoint includes:
37 slides** focused on Bronze Age Ireland, filled with engaging content and essential information aligned with the 2024 Leaving Cert Art History syllabus.
Highlighted significant artefacts from the Bronze Age, with expertly annotated photographs to help students visually connect with these ancient treasures.
Detailed contextual information covering the historical background, culture, and developments during the Bronze Age in Ireland, ensuring a comprehensive understanding.
In-depth exploration of metalworking techniques, including Repoussé, casting, and incising, with clear explanations and examples to illustrate the craftsmanship of the era.
Exam-style questions designed to prepare students for the Leaving Cert Art History exams, ensuring thorough revision of key topics.
Key terminology highlighted and defined, helping students build a strong vocabulary related to Bronze Age art and techniques.
This PowerPoint is a valuable teaching tool, offering a well-rounded and visually rich exploration of Bronze Age Ireland, perfect for helping students succeed in their Leaving Cert Art History studies.
I created this workbook for my LCA 1 classes last year and my students really loved them. The workbook provides a nice structure for the different aspects of the projects and the students liked having them because they knew what they had to do.
Project based activities:
The workbook is filled with a variety of thematically appropriate project-based activities ,inspiring students with artwork ideas to do with their identity. Activities include creating mixed-media pieces from found materials, and making clay tiles!
Reflective Journaling:
Throughout the workbook, students are prompted to reflect on their creative process and the meaning behind their work. Space is provided for journaling, where students can document their thoughts, challenges, and successes as they progress.
PowerPoint Description: Clay Tile Making and Decorative Techniques
This 30-slide PowerPoint offers a complete guide to creating decorative clay tiles. Each step is covered in detail with images and instructions, from rolling and cutting clay to glazing, with definitions of essential ceramic terms, including “bisque,” “glazes,” “greenware,” “leather-hard,” “high,” “low,” and “sunken” relief. I have included high-quality images with decorative clay tile examples and images which illustrate every stage, showcasing various finishes and decorative styles. A dedicated section on glazing covers types, and techniques.
ALSO INCLUDED!! Two printable classroom** handouts** support planning, providing students with hands-on activities and references for crafting their own decorative clay tiles.
This Christmas theme PowerPoint is designed to introduce students to the art of lino printing, a hands-on, expressive technique. It covers the basics, including vocabulary, health and safety, artist examples, and a step-by-step guide, all structured to engage and equip students over an entire unit.
Visuals to help students understand terms like “positive and negative space”, “gouge”, and “brayer.”
