Pupil Expectations

Classroom Expectations 

Classroom expectations for Senior Phase Art and Design pupils include full attendance to ensure the required hours are met for SQA coursework. If a pupil is absent, it is expected that they catch up on any work they have missed by liaising with their class teacher or via work on Google Classroom. 

Senior Phase pupils should ensure that all assignments are completed on time and deadlines are met. It is important that Senior Phase pupils regularly communicate with their class teacher and seek clarification when needed, as well as strive to constantly improve and refine one's artistic skills. 

Revision of Classroom Learning

All classes will have access to classroom learning via Google Classroom. Revision materials are available online or as paper copies when required.

There are many opportunites for formal study sessions throughout the year which are available throughout the academic session. Pupils are expected to attend regularly to achieve a good pass. The department encourages pupils to use these sessions if they have any outstanding portfolio work or homework that needs to be completed. 

Homework

Homework will be set regularly via Google Classroom, paper copies will be distributed where required. Homework questions are based on course content following the SQA exam question structure. Guidance for individual tasks will be posted on Google Classroom. 

Exam Preparation (National 5 and Higher)

Pupils will also sit a written exam during the SQA exam diet. It is important that pupils stay up to date with all work to ensure they are prepared for their examinations next year.

• National 5 20% of their grade

• Higher 23% of their grade

It is expected that pupils will engage with past papers which will also aid their exam preparation. 

Parental Support 

• Regular check-in of Google Classroom to check work is being completed.

• Encourage your child to discuss and show off their work 

• Trips to exhibitions to Aberdeen Art Gallery or V&A Dundee enhance pupils understanding of both expressive and design work.