Written answers

Thursday, 1 February 2007

Department of Education and Science

State Examinations

5:00 pm

Photo of Paul KehoePaul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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Question 249: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the fact that some leaving certificate students put an enormous amount of work and time into their art portfolio, which is required for them to enter art college or to do an art course, but it is not taken into account for leaving certificate purposes; her plans to change same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3286/07]

Photo of Mary HanafinMary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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Decisions on the entry requirements for admission to courses of further and higher education are a matter for the college authorities. The Leaving Certificate Art syllabus is designed to promote the development of students' creative, aesthetic, design, and critical skills as well as an appreciation and awareness of the role of the visual arts in history and contemporary culture. The syllabus is currently examined by means of invigilated examinations where candidates produce art work under specific conditions within a specified timeframe, and a written examination in the History and Appreciation of Art. The skills of visual research and analysis, design and composition, and the knowledge and appreciation of the history of art, which are promoted as part of the Leaving Certificate Art curriculum are of relevance in the development of portfolios for entry into further learning. The Deputy will be pleased to know that the National Development Plan 2007-2013 includes provision for a significant programme of investment in school modernisation and curricular reform. The introduction of a revised curriculum in Art will be considered in this context.

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