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visual studies

Pre Christian Ireland: The Bronze Age

Aim: 

Through application of the visual studies framework, students will explore Ireland and Its Place in the Wider World, through Unit 7: Pre-Christian Ireland (c. 4000 BC - AD 500), the Bronze Age through the process of experiential and constructive learning through collaboration, discussions and creation of practical work.

Lesson 1
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Breaking down the Visual Studies Course

Creating a zine to utilise as a dictionary

Learning about the context of the Irish Bronze Age, participating in the Bronze Age Board Game
Lesson 4
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Learning about the Late Bronze Age artefacts: the Gorteenreagh Lock Rings (and hoard) and the Clones Fibula

Exploring casting technique
Lesson 2
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Learning about the Early Bronze Age artefacts: the Tedavnet Sun Discs and the Blessington Lunula

Discussing artefacts in colonial museums

Exploring repoussé technique
Lesson 5
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Learning about the Late Bronze Age artefacts: the Gold Lead Bulla and the Gleninsheen Gorget

Debating the importance of Bronze Age artefacts
Lesson 3
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Learning about the Middle Bronze Age artefacts: the Derrinboy Armbands (and hoard) and the Tara Torcs

Discussing the function of Bronze Age artefacts and contextualising in today's world
Lesson 6
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Bronze Age timeline activity: recap on all artefacts

Breaking down a Leaving Certificate question on the Bronze Age, including essay writing tips and terminology and a recap on the 6 Framework Elements
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