When it comes to visual arts, there are generally 3 types: decorative, commercial, and fine art.
The broader definition of “the arts” covers everything from painting through theatre, music, architecture, and more.
However, the visual arts are those artistic creations that we can see, like sculptures or paintings..
The Art CBA 2 or classroom-based assessment 2 is designed to encourage students to 'Communicate and Reflect' on the work they have completed throughout their time on the art course.
Students focus on a specific theme that is communicated by the SEC (State Examinations Commission) each year..
CBA 1 is an oral communication project, and CBA 2 is based on a portfolio of students' work.
CBA's are part of a dual assessment system, which means that the Junior Cycle now has CBA's in second and third year, and students will be able to prepare their own projects..
In the Visual Arts assessment students demonstrate their knowledge of art, both in writing and by making artworks in various media.
Reproductions of visual artworks serve as prompts throughout.
The assessment process includes a partnered discussion.
Discipline-Based Performance Tasks..
Visual art is a fundamental component of the human experience reflecting the world and the time in which we live.
Art can help us understand our history, our culture, our lives, and the experience of others in a manner that cannot be achieved through other means..
In Visual Art, one CBA must usually be presented in 3D. This requirement is waived for students in third year in 2022/23. In Physical Education short course, students in third year in 2022/23 are required to complete a minimum of one Classroom-Based Assessment.
Communication in Modern Foreign Languages and CBA 2: Communicative Task in Gaeilge. Visual Art, Home Economics, Music, Applied Technology, Engineering, Graphics and Wood Technology must complete CBA 2. In Visual Art, one CBA must usually be presented in 3D. This requirement is waived for students in third year in 2023/24.