S3 BGE Art

Why do this course?

The Art & Design course integrates knowledge and understanding with practical art experiences in the context of expressive and design work. Pupils learn about the work of artists and designers. Finished art and design work carried out by pupils will have scope for personalisation and choice. The course has three elements these are design, expressive drawing/painting and critical activity. Which have been designed to give a broad range of skills and experience.

What will you experience?

The course is made up of three projects: Stained glass panel and/or graphic design, portraiture and/or still life and related critical activities.

A range of teaching strategies are used in classes, such as thinking skills, formative assessment and/or group work. Pupils will be involved in setting their own targets and evaluating their own as well as others progress. Pupils are expected to take on an early responsibility for their learning.

What will you learn?

Expressive Activity: Pupils will select a personalised theme which is investigated explored and developed into a final solution.

Design Activity: Pupils will learn about the design process in their design unit where they will select a personalized theme to be investigated and developed into a final idea solution. In the unit pupils will learn to collate research linked to their theme, complete analytical drawings and use their creative skills to develop ideas.

Critical Activity: This is an important aspect of a pupil’s art experience which helps them to gain an insight into the role of the visual arts in society. They will develop an understanding and appreciation of artists and designers and their working practices. Pupils are encouraged to critically analyse their own work and the work of others.

SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

  • Skills, knowledge and understanding that will be developed include:

  • Responding to visual stimuli showing an understanding of the subject matter

  • Producing investigative visual research for an expressive and design activity

  • Using art and design media, materials and techniques creatively and expressively

  • Develop and refine original ideas for art and design work

  • Understanding the influence of social and cultural factors on art and design practise

  • Understanding how media, materials and techniques are used by artists and designers for visual impact and creative effect

  • Using problem solving, planning and evaluation skills within the creative process

LITERACY SKILLS DEVELOPED

Pupils will develop their literacy skills by gathering research on both expressive and design movements. They will also learn how to give critical opinions whilst developing wider area and design vocabulary.

NUMERACY SKILLS DEVELOPED

Pupils will gain numeracy skills through drawing objects/faces with accurate proportions, they will do this by learning how to measure objects and adapt scale.

HEALTH & WELLBEING SKILLS DEVELOPED

At selected times throughout the year pupils will get the chance to select themes which interest them and allow for personalisation and choice. Pupils develop confidence through encouragement and gain satisfaction whilst taking full ownership over their drawings, painting and designs.

Key Facts

Everything you need to know before selecting this course

All resources and materials will be provided by the school.


Homework

Homework will be independent and set by the class teacher on a regular basis. This will mainly include research-based tasks. Pupils are expected to organise their time appropriately to accommodate homework activities.

Assessment

Grade assessments are made by the Art and Design staff although pupils will be expected to play an active part in formative self and peer assessment. Assessment may be by review of project work and critical analysis. Pupils will be involved in setting targets and evaluating their own work as well as the work of others.

Progression and Employment

Everything you need to know about future pathways from this course

Progression

The course is suitable for those that want to progress to higher levels of study in Art & Design N4, N5, Higher and Advanced Higher.

Employment

This course is suitable for all learners who are interested in becoming a:    

  • Artist

  • Architect

  • Animator

  • Designer - Fashion, Graphic, Interior, Product

  • Illustration

  • Marketing

  • Visual Communications

Learner Experiences


"We have enjoyed being allowed to personalise and choose how we want our finished pieces to look. We've had lots of helpful advice and developed skills. I have enjoyed working with different materials and art forms over the year. Planning out our final piece for a longer period of time has very useful as it gives us a much better idea of what we want our work to look like."


"S3 Art has helped us build up different skills that help us think more about the process. It is very enjoyable and I recommend it. I love working with different materials and finding out different styles of art."