Art and Design is a practical, hands-on subject that develops your creativity and imagination, and your artistic skills. You will learn how to use a range of art and design materials and techniques. And, you will learn the skills involved in planning, producing and presenting art and design work. You will also find out how artists and designers work, and how factors like their environment and culture have an impact on their work.
Art and Design: Expressive Activity (9 SCQF credit points)
Art and Design: Design Activity (9 SCQF credit points)
Added Value Unit: Art and Design Practical Activity (6 SCQF credit points)
Your work will be assessed by your teacher on an ongoing basis throughout the course. Items of work might include:
practical work - such as drawings, posters, ceramics or sculptures
written work - research assignments, reports and case studies
projects
class-based exams.
You must pass all the units including the practical unit to gain the course qualification.
This course is suited to learners progressing from National 3 Art and Design, or learners who have achieved 3rd Level CfE Art and Design in S3.