Aim: To learn about Georgian Architecture, the most notable architects of the time, architectural features and the life at the time through discussion, exercises, presentations and homework. This UoL was delivered through slideshow presentations, sketching and writing exercises, essay writing, practical tasks and quizzes.

Supports: Activity sheets, handouts, group quizzes, practical tasks, glossary of terms.

Assessment style: Formative & summative (Activity sheets, quizzes, essay planning and writing, continuous feedback on work)

Learning Outcomes

RESEARCH

1.1 Looking

• recognise an art style and identify relevant features

• use critical and visual language to describe an artwork

1.4 Contextual enquiries: engage with a recognised artist or work of art explain how context and period influence artistic thinking 

RESPOND

3.1 Analysis: discuss examples from Visual Studies

3.3 Impact and value

• value their own work and the work of others

• experience art through sensory and/or emotional responses

Lesson 1/3 - Introduction

Learning Intentions

At the end of this lesson learners should be able to…

1. Understand the marking scheme for Leaving Cert Georgian questions

2. Understand the timeline of Georgian Ireland and know what life was like at the time

3. Identify the key features of Georgian architecture (internal and external)

4. Complete an activity identifying Georgian features.