22SUM15 A Visual Arts Approach in the Classroom @ The Ark

This in-person five-day, EPV approved course for teachers focuses on a visual arts approach to exploring narrative, literacy and other subjects.

Presented by artist Jole Bortoli, the aim of this course is to enable participants to start the new school year with an enhanced tool box of skills and knowledge, in order to effectively deliver the visual arts curriculum in the classroom. Participants will be engaged ‘hands-on’ throughout this course so learning will be through doing. Working in teams and individually, you will cover a range of curriculum strands including drawing, painting, print, 3D construction, fabric and fibre.

A strong emphasis will be on building skills and confidence. The group will also explore how visual art can be used to engage with aspects of the English, SPHE, History and Maths curricula, as well as to promote visual literacy approaches. School self-evaluation exercises will be incorporated as an integral part of the course.

Fee: €100 (€90 for members)