Shaun McGee, Gavin Walsh, Rebecca McKinney, Shane Finnerty, Lauren Casey
Architectural Design Modelling
Junior Cycle Reform
Junior Cycle reform came about as it was felt that the old cycle was not
catered to the students experience in the classroom. The new cycle allows
students to express themselves creatively and focuses on the students well-
being. The reform focuses on the experiences and key skills that students can
gain from each of the subjects.
Reform is introduced in education to cater for skills that students will require
to choose a successful pathway in life after school.  develop communication skills.
A new format has been introduced at junior cycle where there is a focus on
formative assessment. The reform encourages formative assessment which
allows students to critically reflect on their learning and continuously upskill
their skills. Reform is student-centred and allows students to get the best
learning experiences.
What impacts curriculum change?
Political factors– all the aspects of curriculum depend on local, state
and national political standards. Both private and public schools rely
on political body for funding and decision making for hiring,
building, equipment etc, this impacts the change of a curriculum in
different schools.
Social factors- society have their own expectations about the aims
and objectives that should be considered when changing
curriculum, this impacts curriculum change.
Economic factors- the economic status of people play an important
role in curriculum change.
Technology- the advancement in technology impacts the change of
curriculum. Technology is forever growing and coming into schools,
this will impact curriculum change as some school might not have
the funds to bring technology into their schools.
Environmental issues- world awareness and actions towards
reversing and ending pollution continues affecting curriculum
development.  areas in the future.
Contact
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Email: ADM@gmail.com
Website: www.ADM.ie
Phone: 087 123 4567
Proposed New Subject
Teaching Methodologies
For ADM we are going to use a variety of different
methods. 
We will be using several different types of technology
such as PowerPoint, Solidworks and Floor plans from
planning permission sites.
Use 3-D models to allow students to visualise the floor
plans and allow them complete this project.
Also students will participate in group work to get
inspiration for their sketches and enable them to
Results
At the end of this TY short course students will have
gained a variety of skills and experiences.
• They will be able to visualise views and floor plans
of several different houses.
• They will be able to interpret and produce working
drawings that can be used.
• Students will incorporate maths to their working
drawings and Solidworks models.
• They will also be able to use Solidworks and
construct 3-D models of floor plans.
Aims of Architectural design modelling
• Architectural design modelling is a TY short course aimed at students who
would like to get a taste for all that is involved in architecture. 
• This course involves all the stages that an architect would have to go through
to design a house or building from the design to working drawings to computer
aided 3-D modelling.  year group for the project as they would have alot of time to
• Sketching and Design are to the forefront of the course and allows students
express their artistic side.
• Our course gives students a variety of skills and is a chance for students to try
and determine whether they would like to pursue a career in any of these
Group Members:
Lauren Casey
Shane Finnerty
Shaun McGee
Rebecca McKinney
Gavin Walsh
Assessment
For this subject we will have many different types of
assessment. This course includes formative assessment to
give our students as much feedback to improve their
projects. 
Students will be assessed throughout classes by observation
and questioning.
Firstly peer-assessment will be encouraged. Collaborative
learning promotes essential skills such as communication,
learning with others and teamwork.
Review of all working drawings will take place and will allow
students to change any areas they need to before moving on
to Solidworks.
Summative assessment will take place at the end and
students will be assessed on their portfolio and presentation
Conclusion
Overall, we decided that this subject would be a good choice
for transition year students as it incorporates various
practical and theoretical skills that are useful in the real
world. We thought that the TY students would be a suitable
carry out the research and planning required to construct
the final project, without the stress of exams. ADM focuses
on ongoing assessment and ensuring that the students are
actively engaged in class through the range of practial
activities. We think that the subject would appeal to
everyone. 
References
1. www.ncca.ie
2. www.jct.ie
3. www.curriculumonline.ie