Art Odyssey

Art Odyssey is the ultimate introduction to Junior Cycle Visual Art for 1st Year students, combining creativity, skill-building, and guided learning in one engaging sketchpad. Covering art, craft, and design strands, it helps students develop visual literacy and drawing skills while exploring media, typography, and design principles.

With step-by-step guidance through three creative projects, students learn to think and work like artists, designers, and craftspeople—from initial idea to finished artwork. Featuring both historical and contemporary artworks from around the world, Art Odyssey inspires creativity while encouraging reflection, collaboration, and personal artistic growth.

Supported by a rich suite of digital teacher resources, including PowerPoints, worksheets, and planning tools, this book makes teaching and learning Visual Art dynamic, structured, and inspiring.