Art & Design
Art & Design
What will I Learn?
In S1 and S2, you have been learning lots of different skills: now, in S3, you have the chance to focus on your favourites and build them more.
We do lots of practical work and some theory, too, to develop your all-round knowledge of the subject. There is lots of choice as well, so you can create work based on themes that interest you.
What skills with I develop?
As well as creative skills, Art develops all sorts of transferable ones, too. Creating a piece of art is all about self-discipline, persistence and problem-solving, skills employers are very keen to see.
What could be helpful?
Enthusiasm! An interest in art and a desire to be involved in the department and make the most of the opportunities we provide.
Is there is an Exam?
There are no formal assessment in S3. But your teacher will provide feedback on key learning activities throughout the year. This will give you a clear idea of how your are progressing.
What comes next?
In S4, you will continue onto either National 4 or National 5 Art & Design.
National 4 is an internally assessed course, whereas National 5 is externally assessed by the SQA.
In special circumstances, there is also the chance in S4 of sitting Higher, if that is a better pathway for you.
Where can this take me?
S3 Art & Design provides the foundation for the National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher courses.
Beyond school you may wish to continue your studies. Past students have gone on to study Art at college and/or university, either as a stand-alone subject or as a part of their degree.
But what – and how – you learn in Art & Design is very relevant to a vast range of other jobs, as well. Whether Art turns out to be what you do for a career or not, the skills you develop will stand you in good stead, whatever your future may hold.
What will I Learn?
There are three parts to the National 5 Art & Design course. Two are practical: you will complete an Expressive and a Design portfolio of work, based on a theme you have chosen. It can be in a range of formats, again chosen by you: 3D or body art, for example.
There is also a question paper, testing your knowledge of art techniques and history.
What skills with I develop?
As well as creative skills, Art develops all sorts of transferable ones, too. Creating a piece of art is all about self-discipline, persistence and problem-solving, skills employers are very keen to see.
What could be helpful?
Enthusiasm! An interest in art and a desire to be involved in the department and make the most of the opportunities we provide.
Is there is an Exam?
The two sections of the portfolio are sent away to SQA to be marked; the question paper is sat in the main diet of written exams in April/May.
What comes next?
In S5, you will continue onto Higher Art & Design.
Where can this take me?
National 5 Art & Design provides the foundation for the Higher and Advanced Higher courses.
Beyond school you may wish to continue your studies. Past students have gone on to study Art at college and/or university, either as a stand-alone subject or as a part of their degree.
But what – and how – you learn in Art & Design is very relevant to a vast range of other jobs, as well. Whether Art turns out to be what you do for a career or not, the skills you develop will stand you in good stead, whatever your future may hold.
What will I Learn?
As with National 5, there are three parts to the Higher Art & Design course. Two are practical: you will complete an Expressive and a Design portfolio of work, based on a theme you have chosen. It can be in a range of formats, again chosen by you: 3D or body art, for example.
There is also a question paper, testing your knowledge of art techniques and history.
What skills with I develop?
As well as creative skills, Art develops all sorts of transferable ones, too. Creating a piece of art is all about self-discipline, persistence and problem-solving, skills employers are very keen to see.
What could be helpful?
A pass at A to C at National 5 level.
Is there is an Exam?
The two sections of the portfolio are sent away to SQA to be marked; the question paper is sat in the main diet of written exams in April/May.
What comes next?
In S6, you will continue onto Advanced Higher Art & Design.
Where can this take me?
Higher Art & Design provides the foundation for the Advanced Higher course.
Beyond school you may wish to continue your studies. Past students have gone on to study Art at college and/or university, either as a stand-alone subject or as a part of their degree.
But what – and how – you learn in Art & Design is very relevant to a vast range of other jobs, as well. Whether Art turns out to be what you do for a career or not, the skills you develop will stand you in good stead, whatever your future may hold.
What will I Learn?
In National 5 and Higher, there are three parts to the Art & Design course: at Advanced Higher, you choose whether to do an Expressive or a Design portfolio.
There is no question paper, but you also need to submit a contextual analysis, based on a piece of artwork relevant to your folio work.
What skills with I develop?
As well as creative skills, Art develops all sorts of transferable ones, too. Creating a piece of art is all about self-discipline, persistence and problem-solving, skills employers are very keen to see.
What could be helpful?
A pass at A or B at Higher level.
Is there is an Exam?
The portfolio is sent away to SQA to be marked.
What comes next?
This can lead to a range of college and university courses or careers involving Art & Design.
Where can this take me?
Beyond school you may wish to continue your studies. Past students have gone on to study Art at college and/or university, either as a stand-alone subject or as a part of their degree.
But what – and how – you learn in Art & Design is very relevant to a vast range of other jobs, as well. Whether Art turns out to be what you do for a career or not, the skills you develop will stand you in good stead, whatever your future may hold.