S3 Art & Design

WHY STUDY THIS SUBJECT?

An Art and Design course, irrespective of its level, should enrich the lives of pupils. A major factor is that of arousing interest in their immediate environment and encouraging personal responses to it, in order to become more visually aware. Central to this is the development of observation and an ability to interpret what is seen. The opportunity for pupils to express  ideas, thoughts and feelings in their work is a key element at all levels within this subject. Art and Design offers creative and aesthetic experiences, together with ways of learning and communicating, which differ from those found in many other parts of the school curriculum.

DESCRIPTION OF COURSE IN S3:

The work in Art and Design will build on and extend from the work in S1 and S2 which is based on the 3rd Level Experiences and Outcomes.  The course will cover the 4th Level Experiences and Outcomes relating to 2D Expressive work and a Graphic Design unit. The course involves a range of practical activities and problem solving and covers the following tasks: looking at the theme of Still Life and drawing a range of man-made and natural objects using a variety of different media; designing a Poster for ‘The Battle of the Bands’ as well as looking at the work of relevant  Still Life artists and Graphic designers history of Art.