Advanced Higher Art & Design

DURATION

1 full year / 320 hours

COURSEWORK

Design or Expressive Portfolio 70%

Contextual Analysis 30%

EXAM

None

What will you learn?

At the beginning of the course students will select which route they want to specialise within; Design or Expressive. They will spend the year working on this area of specialism within their chosen media and theme. Students will explore how to experiment within a specific theme to deliver a clear message and provoke thought.

Students will also develop skills in critical analysis. Learning how to discuss key pieces of work relating to their specialism with terminology.

Why do this course?

This course is for students who enjoy being creative and using materials and techniques. Skills gained in this course would help learners gain entry to apprenticeships, further study or careers such as; Design, Illustration, Architecture and Fine Art.

What will you experience?

The Art and Design experience throughout National to Advanced Higher allows students to build and create a portfolio of work that showcases the skills and techniques they have developed through design and expressive units.

Key Facts

Everything you need to know before selecting this course

Assessment

Portfolio 70%
Contextual Analysis 30%

Homework

Homework will be set by the class teacher on a regular basis, this will be available on TEAMs.

The majority of resources and materials will be supplied through the school. As students projects are all individualised they may have to purchase one off items or personal materials.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

A pass at Higher Art & Design or Higher Graphic Design (with recommendation) will be required to study this course.

Progression and Employment

Everything you need to know about future pathways from this course

Progression

From N4 progress to N5
From N5 progress to Higher
From Higher progress to Advanced Higher

*Opportunity to transfer over to Design and Manufacture or Graphic Communication after achieving a qualification

Employment

Artist
Architect
Animator
Designer - Fashion, Graphic, Interior, Product
Illustration
Marketing
Visual Communications

Learner Experiences

"I like that choosing one topic allows me to fully develop my ideas. It is a lot more explorative and focused than higher, which means I can really find what I like about certain things and take my time to create the aesthetic I am going for."

"I like that we get to choose either expressive or design as it allows me to focus 100% on my strengths and what I enjoy. I also like that it is less structured so I have more choice and am able to decide the timings of my work. I also enjoy being able to experiment a lot more with materials and try out new ideas."

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