Art & Design
Advanced Higher
Course Overview
Two choices of course are available:
Art & Design (Design)
a) Design Enquiry
b)Design Studies
Art & Design (Expressive)
a) Expressive Enquiry
b)Expressive Studies
Skills include developing sophisticated levels of technical and creative abilities in the use of materials, techniques and technology and confidence in handling media, materials and processes: the resolution of ideas, feelings, thoughts and interpretation into finished artwork of a high quality. Communicating written personal thoughts, feelings, and ideas, whilst developing progressive lines of enquiry requires a good pass at Higher English.
Faculty Principal Teacher
Mrs E Nicol
Assessment Methods
Pupils produce a portfolio of practical work based on a personal theme demonstrating creativity and experimentation. They are encouraged to work independently with progress being continually assessed throughout the year through individual and group critical evaluations. A portfolio of practical work along with a critical research enquiry is sent to the SQA for external examination.
Folio is 100% of the final grade split into three sections:
Section 1 - Practical Design/Expressive Work = 64 marks
Section 2 - Contextual Analysis = 30 marks
Section 3 - Evaluation = 6 marks
Entry Requirements
A pass at A/B level in Higher Art & Design, Higher English in addition to commitment and drive. This is a demanding course which requires high practical skills, creativity and the ability to work independently through self-motivation.
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