In this unit of learning students had to reflect on the purpose of art in society and how art can be used to convey a message. Students learned about numerous activist and public sculpture artists that often comment on or raise awareness about social issues. The project engaged students in designing site-specific sculptures for a city environment that required them to interrogate the value of art in public places to support engagement with visual culture and enhance a wider societal appreciation of visual art. Students learned to work through different stages including research and investigation, exploration, and concept development, creating a final work and reviewing and presenting. These stages were designed to align with the Leaving Certificate art specifications and examination process which gave 5th year students a chance to gain exerience in this type of project layout. For more detailed information on specific learning intentions, overall learning outcomes and the assessment rubric for this unit of learning view the full document below.