Advanced Higher Art & Design

Advanced Higher: Expectations & Deadlines

There are 3 components to Advanced Higher Art & Design & are weighted as outlined below:  

PRACTICAL PORTFOLIO 64 marks

CONTEXTUAL ANALYSIS 30 marks

EVALUATION 6 marks

Expectations

Students should come to classes with all the equipment required to make progress in the subject.  These items have been provided to pupils & include:

Sketchbook for practical work

Plastic A1 carry folder

Any relevant materials

There are a number of on-going deadlines which are set to support completion of course work & it is important that all pupils do their best to keep up with the work & deadlines set. As there is a vast amount to do the course progresses at a fast pace so forward planning is key – department staff are happy & willing to support with this.

If a student does not understand what is being asked of them or is having difficulties with any part of the course, the department has an open door policy at lunchtimes.  Any problems should be discussed with teacher as soon as they arise to avoid students getting behind.

It is student responsibility to organise their own time to meet deadlines. This means working in the department outwith lesson times and at home.   On average, we would recommend around 5 hours out with the 5 timetabled art periods. Students are welcome to borrow materials from school to progress work at home or use the art rooms at lunchtimes & have a working lunch.

If a student is absent, schedules of work/work covered in any one week is posted on Teams.  This is to support all learners as it reminds & clarifies instructions. Therefore it is important that the class Team is accessed regularly.   Students are expected to catch up on work missed due to absence.  Again, teaching staff are here to help and can be contacted in person, on Teams or via Glow e-mail.

Key Deadlines

Research & Strand Sheets  - early October

 Development work & Outcome 1  - early February

 Development work & Outcome 2 - end of March

Final Deadline for Folio, Contextual Analysis, Evaluation - mid April

Contextual Analysis - first draft mid December, second draft early February , final submission end of March