Higher Art & Design

DURATION

1 full year / 240 hours

COURSEWORK

Expressive portfolio 38.5% & Design portfolio 38.5%

EXAM

Question Paper 23%

What will you learn?

There are two areas of study; Design and Expressive. These are intended to give a broad experience of art and design and allow pupils to develop a multitude of versatile skills throughout their work. Developing their visual understanding and learn how to express themselves visually.

The course will allow pupils to develop a range of skills. Through each of the Units/Portfolios they will have the opportunity to interact and experiment with a range of media. This will involve both practical methods and utilising technology as use of media. Analytical and Critical reflection of Art and Design works.

Pattern development
Motif creation
Digital manipulation
Observational skills,
Compositional skills
General drawing skills
Material handling

Why do this course?

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

2D Design
Image Manipulation
Portraiture/Still Life
Acrylic Painting
Oil Pastel

Key Facts

Everything you need to know before selecting this course

Assessment

Higher Art and Design - The course assessment has three components.

Expressive portfolio 100 marks 38.5%
Design portfolio 100 marks 38.5%
Question paper 60 marks 23%

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

Entry is at the discretion of the Principal Teacher Faculty, Art, Design & Technologies. However, as a guide:

A pass at National 5 Art & Design.
Completion of another National 5 subject form within the faculty.

*Entry available with no experience on discussion with Principal Teacher, Faculty.

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

"At Higher level I have a better grasp at the practical element, you are given more creative liberty within the expressive and design work, being able to choose your subject matter makes the course/year much more exciting!"

"Higher art allows you to convey a large amount of skill and creativeness throughout the expressive work and design work. Using your own inspiration and ideas seen in your chosen subject/theme."

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