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Teaching Practice
Peer Learning

As part of my undergraduate, I engaged in collaborative learning to develop and present a Unit of Learning for second level pupils based on my Studio Discipline, while also demonstrating relevant skills and techniques in a workshop format to my peers.

National College of Art & Design
Thomas Street, Dublin 8

Through collaborative learning, my partner and I were required to produce a unit of learning suitable for Junior or Senior cycle students based on our studio discipline of Print, for dissemination to  peers through a presentation. We also delivered a practical component of the UoL to the rest of our peers and individually reflected on personal learning gained during this Peer Learning module.

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Unit of Learning

1 Year - Collagraph Print

 

Theme: Sea Life 

Aim:

Based on the theme “Sea Life” students will use recycled materials to create a relief collagraph print exploring line, texture, and shape.

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Learning Intentions:​​

  • Explore the theme through written and visual research.

  • Develop observation skills through explorative drawing of found primary objects.

  • Experiment with composition through ideation sketches.

  • Apply their understanding of texture and balance to create a collagraph plate.

  • Appreciate the importance of a sustainable art practice ie. using found and recycled materials.

  • Experiment with colour through choice of ink and background papers.

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Learning Outcomes: 

  • 1.1 analyse their work, or that of another, using appropriate vocabulary and knowledge.

  • 3.5 experiment with design ideas through research and analytical drawing.

  • 1.12 apply their understanding of the art elements and design principles to make an artwork.

  • 1.8 discuss examples of historical and contemporary visual artwork

  • 3.6 design a final work based on their drawings.

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