Technologies

Resources - Graphics

• Teaching and Learning, Classroom Supports arrow_drop_down

  The broad range of activities contained in this section outline some possible learner experiences which may be suitable to activate key learning across the strands and elements of the Graphics specification for students.

  JCt4 Sketching Support

  Graphics - Student Learning Journey Poster

  JCt4 Sketching Support

  

  File type: PDF

  Click to view or download

  Extension Task Booklet

  

  File type: PDF

  Click to view or download

  When printing this PDF to A4 or A3 please ensure your select ‘scale to fit’ or ‘fit to printable area’ and select your required sheet size. The original file and resolution are designed for A2 portrait format.

  My Learning Journey

  

  File type: PDF

  Click to view or download

  Tinkercad Self-directed Supports

  This resource is a self-directed approach to exploring and developing skills within the Tinkercad software. This resource is designed to emulate and support an online elective CPD event, which took place in term one of the 2020/2021 academic year. To best engage with this resource, open the ‘Tinkercad self-directed resource’ PDF and read the instructions found within. 

  Onshape Self-directed Supports

  This resource is a self-directed approach to exploring and developing skills within the Onshape platform. This resource is designed to emulate and support an online elective CPD event, which took place in term one of the 2020/2021 academic year. To best engage with this resource, open the ‘Onshape self-directed resource’ PDF and read the instructions found within.

  Tinkercad Self-directed Resource

  

  File type: PDF

  Click to view or download

  Learning Log

  

  File type: PDF

  Click to view or download

  Onshape Self-directed Resource

  

  File type: PDF

  Click to view or download file

  Onshape Learning Log

  

  File type: PDF

  Click to view or download

  My Geometry Journey - PowerPoint

  

  File type: PPT

  Click to Download

  My Geometry Journey

  

  File type: PDF

  Click to view or download

  Physically Distanced Classroom Resources

  

  File type: PDF

  Click to view or download

  3D Representation

  

  File type: PDF

  Click to view or download

  Plane Figures

  

  File type: PDF

  Click to view or downlaod

  Tangency Resource

  

  File type: PDF

  Click to view or download

  Tangram Activity

  

  File type: PDF

  Click to view or download

  Kiragami Resource

  

  File type: PDF

  Click to view or download

  A Design Process

  

  File type: PDF

  Click to view or download

  Students Engaging With Learning From Home

  

  File type: PDF

  Click to view or download

  Integrated Approach to Visualisation

  

  File type: PDF

  Click to view or download

  Integrated Approach to Visualisation - Microsoft Word

  

  File type: Microsoft Word

  Click to view or download

  Return to School Guidance for Practical Subjects in Post-Primary Schools

  Return to School Guidance for Practical Subjects in Post-Primary Schools

  

  File type: Online Document

  Click to view

  Practical Rooms Infographics

  

  File type: PDF

  Click to view or download

  Practical Rooms Infographics Reference Cards

  

  File type: PDF

  Click to view or download

   Dermot Bannon – Talks Graphics

  Augmented Reality

  This video, by the Architect and TV personality Dermot Bannon, introduces the Junior Cycle Graphics specification and outlines how the skills and knowledge gained in Graphics are of use and importance to everyone.

  Dermot emphasises the use of freehand sketching, 3D drawing, and detailed drawing as an aid to visualise and communicate effectively at different stages of a design project.

  Dermot Bannon – Talks Graphics

  File type: YouTube

  Click image to play

  The video found opposite will demonstrate how to upload models into the Merge Miniverse. It also outlines an important step needed to retain colour in the uploaded model.

  To see how augmented reality can be used in the Graphics classroom, review the Graphics CPD presentation for 2018/2019 or the 3D representation resource found here.

  Uploading images to the Merge Miniverse website video

  File type: YouTube

  Click image to play

   

• Digital Technology Supports arrow_drop_down

  The resources found in this section outline possible digital learning strategies and digital resources that could be utilised in the Graphics classroom. 

  #JCt4Tuesday Digital Resources

  The #JCt4Tuesday digital resource cards, found below, are a range of resources which were generated by the JCt4 Team. The digital resource cards below aim to promote a blended approach to teaching and learning in the Graphics classroom. These cards incorporate possible digital technologies which may be appropriate to key learning for students in the Junior Cycle Graphics classroom.

  Ruler Game

  

  File type: PDF

  Click to view or download

  Edpuzzle

  

  File type: PDF

  Click to view or download

  The Pocket Document Camera

  

  File type: PDF

  Click to view or download

  Post-it app

  

  File type: PDF

  Click to view or download

  Cam to Plan

  

  File type: PDF

  Click to view or download

  Classroom Screen

  

  File type: PDF

  Click to view or download

  Office Lens

  

  File type: PDF

  Click to view or download

  Onshape

  

  File type: PDF

  Click to view or download

  Micro:bit classroom

  

  File type: PDF

  Click to view or download

  Wakelet

  

  File type: PDF

  Click to view or download

  iDocCam

  

  File type: PDF

  Click to view or download

  Powtoon

  

  File type: PDF

  Click to view or download

  Screencastify

  

  File type: PDF

  Click to view or download

  Qlone 3D scanner

  

  File type: PDF

  Click to view or download

  Immersive Reader

  

  File type: PDF

  Click to view or download

  Padlet

  

  File type: PDF

  Click to view or download

  Designer Gravit

  

  File type: PDF

  Click to view or download

  Tinkercad

  

  File type: PDF

  Click to view or download

  Autodesk

  

  File type: PDF

  Click to view or download

  The Idea Machine

  

  File type: PDF

  Click to view or download

  Canva

  

  File type: PDF

  Click to view or download

  Mote

  

  File type: PDF

  Click to view or download

  Flipgrid

  

  File type: PDF

  Click to view or download

  Coggle

  

  File type: PDF

  Click to view or download

  Podcasts

  Arts in Junior Cycle and JCt4 in Conversation with Woodturner Willie Creighton

   Arts in Junior Cycle and JCt4 in Conversation with Designer Aoife O'Dwyer

  The JCt4 team in collaboration with Arts in Junior Cycle www.artsinjuniorcycle.ie have developed a Podcast playlist titled ‘Hands On’ which aired on September 22nd on the JCT Podcast channel, Junior Cycle Talks. The first of the #JCt4 podcasts found opposite, features Master Woodturner Willie Creighton who talks about his life and times, his passion for his craft and where he finds his inspiration.

  A Conversation with Woodturner Willie Creighton

  

  File type: Podcast

  Click to play audio

  The JCt4 team in collaboration with Arts in Junior Cycle www.artsinjuniorcycle.ie have developed a Podcast playlist titled ‘Hands On’ which aired on September 22nd on the JCT Podcast channel, Junior Cycle Talks. The second of the #JCt4 podcasts found opposite, features designer Aoife O'Dwyer who talks about her journey into the design industry, her process in solving problems, prototyping and relating these skills to Junior Cycle.

  A Conversation with Designer Aoife O'Dwyer

  

  File type: Podcast

  Click to play audio

  Arts in Junior Cycle and JCt4 in Conversation with Dominic Dolan

    Arts in Junior Cycle and JCt4 in Conversation with Jonathan Lynch

  In this episode we talk to Silversmith Dominic Dolan who tells us about the creativity of his work and his ability to bring design ideas to realisation.

  A Conversation with Silversmith Dominic Dolan

  

  File type: Podcast

  Click to play audio

  In this episode we talk to UI Designer Jonathan Lynch. He speaks about his journey in the games industry, his process in developing and designing MMO games and some interesting insights into the creative process when developing digital experiences. 

  A Conversation with Jonathan Lynch

  

  File type: Podcast

  Click to play audio

  Arts in Junior Cycle and JCt4 in Conversation with Keith Geoghan

   Arts in Junior Cycle and JCt4 in Conversation with Studio Red Architects

  In this episode we talk to UI Designer Jonathan Lynch. He talks to us about his journey in the games industry, his process in developing and designing MMO games and some interesting insights into the creative process when developing digital experiences. 

  A Conversation with Keith Geoghan Glengowla Mines

  

  File type: Podcast

  Click to play audio

  In our conversation, Nicola and Gráinne tell us about how they needed to develop strong business skills when setting up their own practice. They also share their insights into the importance of drawing and sketching in the design process and why the more constraints and challenges you have in architecture, the more creative you can be.

  A Conversation with Studio Red Architects

  

  File type: Podcast

  Click to play audio