Art & Design
Art & Design
Staff
Principal Teacher - Mr N Rowlands
Art & Design
Mr B Jones (1.0 FTE)
Mrs L Maynard (0.7 FTE - Mon AM, Wed-Fri)
Ms M Smith (0.6 FTE - Tue-Thu)
S1/2 - BGE (Broad General Education)
S3/4 - National 3/ National 4/ National 5
S5 - National 3/ Nat. 4/ Nat. 5/ Higher/ Advanced Higher (Expressive)
S6 - National 3/ Nat. 4/ Nat. 5/ Higher/ Advanced Higher (Expressive)/ Advanced Higher (Design)/ Folio Option
Introduction to the Department
We live in a fast moving, exciting, visual world where we are exposed to new images, products and fashions on a daily basis. Everything we are exposed to whether 2 or 3 dimensional has been created by designers and/or artists. The possibilities for being imaginative and creative are endless, and increasing.
The study of the Art & Design Courses will be broad, varied and challenge your own perceptions and thinking. You will increase your knowledge and appreciation in this area as well as developing skills, many of which will be transferable.
Practical and handling skills will be developed along with problem solving, presentation and creative thinking skills. Your visual awareness will be heightened along with your ability to critically analyse creative work.
Independent thinking, research and learning will also play a major role in the Courses. You will have the opportunity to make personal choices and select projects that interest you along with artists and designers work. Information technology is also extensively used within in the Courses.