The aim of the S1 course is to give a general introduction to the world of art and design while learning about the visual elements. 
 
In S1 pupils complete two projects in the year one design and the other expressive. and their progress is assessed throughout the course and at the end of each project. 
They will explore a range of 2D and 3D media and technologies through practical activities and study the work of artists and designers to enhance their knowledge and understanding. Throughout the year our learners will develop confidence and practical drawing skills. 
The design unit focuses on the work of jewellery designer Peter Chang and pupils are asked to develop and produce a piece of jewellery inspired by nature and the work of Chang.  
The expressive unit is portrait unit , and pupils develop and produce a self-portrait lino print inspired by the work of Kathe Kollwitz 
 
Units may also include some forms of ICT – eg.  Scanning, digital photography or internet research skills. 
These units are designed to teach a wide range of skills that allow creativity but also encourage the four capacities in cfe and the core issues of numeracy, literacy and health and well-being. 

The aim of the S2 course is to build on the skills learnt in S1 and extend them through more thorough study and a different range of materials and media. Working in 2D pupils will develop new techniques and an understanding of different media through Expressive and Design projects. Pupils will learn to articulate their thoughts and feelings about the work of artists and designers.  
Just like S1 S2 pupils also complete two projects one design and the other expressive. and their progress is assessed throughout the course and at the end of each project. 

They will explore a range of media and technologies through practical activities and study the work of artists and designers to enhance their knowledge and understanding.  

The design unit focuses on the Poster Design. In this Unit pupils learn how to design different forms of advertising. They will be asked to choose from either; banner, bus poster or a bus shelter poster. These are just some of the different forms of advertising a graphic designer would be designing and creating when employed. 
  
The expressive unit is a still life unit, and pupils develop and produce a still life painting. They will also study the work of a range of artists such as Scottish painters Samuel John Peploe and Leon Morrocco

The aim of the S3 course is to extend on the skills learnt in S1 & S2 and through greater depth and prepare pupils with all the skills they require to be successful in the National    Qualifications should they choose Art & Design for further study in fourth year.  

S3 sees a continuation of the Broad General Education while moving towards the skills and knowledge of National 4 and 5. Pupils will develop further with skills and technique based projects whilst continuing their critical studies becoming more familiar with different art movements and design disciplines. 

What will I study? 
Art and Design is a practical, hands-on subject that develops your creativity and imagination, and your artistic skills. You will learn how to use a range of art and design materials and techniques, produce analytical drawings and carry out investigative studies. And, you will learn the skills involved in planning, producing and presenting art and design work. You will also find out how artists and designers work, and how factors like their environment and culture have an impact on their work. 

The course comprises two areas of study. 

Expressive 
This part of the course helps you plan, research and develop creative expressive work in response to a theme/stimulus. You will: 
develop knowledge and understanding of artists’ working practices and the social, cultural and other influences affecting their work and practice 
select a theme/stimulus and produce 2D/3D analytical drawings, studies and investigative research, and use this to produce a single line of development leading to a final piece reflect on and evaluate your creative process and the visual qualities of your work. 

Design 
This part of the course helps you plan, research and develop creative design work in response to a design brief. You will: develop knowledge and understanding of designers’ working practices and the social, cultural and other influences affecting their work and practice 
select a design brief and compile a variety of 2D/3D investigative material and market research, and use this to produce a single line of development leading to a design solution reflect on and evaluate your creative process and the aesthetic and functional qualities of your work. 

How will I be assessed? 
The course assessment has three components totalling 250 marks: 
Component 1: question paper (2 sections) – worth 50 marks (25 marks for each section) 
Component 2: expressive portfolio – worth 100 marks 
Component 3: design portfolio – worth 100 marks. 

Art and Design Higher will encourage learners to exercise imagination and creativity. It helps learners to be creative and to express themselves confidently in different ways. Learning in the Course will include active involvement in creative activities and the use of a range of art and design materials, techniques and/or technology. Learning through art and design also develops learners’ ability to critically appreciate aesthetic and cultural values, identities and ideas 

Entry is at the discretion of the school or college, but you would normally be expected to have: National 5 Art and Design or relevant units from the course. 
  
Course Outline Purpose and aims of the Course  
The purpose of the Course is to provide a broad practical experience of art and design and related critical activity. The Course provides opportunities for learners to be inspired and creatively challenged as they explore how to visually represent and communicate their personal thoughts, ideas and feelings through their work. Learners will analyse the factors influencing artists’ and designers’ work and practice. They will use this understanding when developing and producing their own creative and personal expressive art and design work. The course consists of two compulsory units and the course assessment unit. 

Course assessment (6 SCQF credit points) 
The course assessments has two components: 

a portfolio of work (worth 160 marks)  
a question paper (worth 60 marks). 
In the portfolio you will produce one piece of expressive art work (80 marks) and one design solution (80 marks). This will be externally marked by SQA. 
  
The question paper will assess your knowledge and understanding of art and design practice. You will be asked to critically analyse and evaluate the work of artists and designers, showing  
awareness of the visual qualities and/or impact of their work. The question paper will be set and externally marked by SQA. 

Art and Design Higher is a broad-based qualification. It is suitable for learners with a general interest in art and design, and for those wanting to progress onto higher levels of study. This qualification will allow learners to consolidate and extend their creativity and art and design skills.

The aims of the  Design Course are to enable learners to:  
  
experience an independent, self-directed study of design and design practice  
develop creativity, independent thinking and evaluative skills when resolving design problems and responding to design area requirements and constraints  
develop individual creativity and technical skills through the considered exploration and creative use of design materials, equipment, techniques and/or technology develop higher-order thinking skills by analysing, and  responding to designers’ work and the external factors which influence the design area 
develop advanced critical thinking and design-based problem solving skills 
reach substantiated and informed judgements when refining and presenting lines of design enquiry and development 

The Course consists of two mandatory Units, and the Course assessment. Art and Design (Design): Design Studies (Advanced Higher) In this Unit, learners will work in a self-directed manner to research and investigate the working practices and design approaches of others. The research and investigation will be based on a personally chosen design area. Learners will critically analyse designers’ work and practice, evaluating and reaching substantiated judgements about the work itself and the contexts which influenced the work.  
  
Art and Design (Design): Design Enquiry (Advanced Higher) This Unit helps learners to plan, develop and produce developmental lines of enquiry and creative design work in an independent and self-directed manner. Learners will produce a design brief establishing a personal focus to the enquiry, using their understanding of design practice to inspire and influence their design approach and creative choices. They will analyse the impact of their creative decisions and choices, resolving any design issues or challenges. They will experiment with using materials, techniques and/or technology where appropriate, to realise their design ideas in 2D and/or 3D formats and independently evaluate their design work and practice. 

The aims of the  Expressive Course are to enable learners to:  
  
experience an independent, self-directed study of expressive art and art practice  
develop personal autonomy, creativity, independent thinking and evaluative skills when responding to stimuli and creating their own expressive art work  
develop individual self-expression and creativity through their considered exploration and use of art materials, equipment, techniques and/or technology  
develop the higher-order thinking skills required to analyse, and critically respond to and understand the impact of expressive art work  
develop advanced critical thinking skills, reaching substantiated informed judgements when refining and presenting lines of visual enquiry and development 
  
The Course consists of two mandatory Units, and the Course assessment.  
  
Art and Design (Expressive): Expressive Studies (Advanced Higher) In this Unit, learners will work in a self-directed manner to research and investigate the working practices and creative approaches of others. The research and investigation will be based on a personally chosen area of art. Learners will critically analyse artists’ work and practice, evaluating and reaching substantiated judgements about the work itself and the contexts which influenced the work.  
  
Art and Design (Expressive): Expressive Enquiry (Advanced Higher) This Unit helps learners to work independently in a self-directed manner to plan, develop and produce developmental lines of enquiry and creative art work. Learners will select stimuli and establish a personal focus to the enquiry, using their understanding of art work and practice to inspire and influence their own creative approach and work. They will experiment with using materials, techniques, composition and/or technology where appropriate to realise their ideas in 2D and/or 3D formats and independently evaluate their design work and practice. 

Why Photography? 
Photography is an important form of visual communication. Imagine a world without it and you'll realise just how widely photographic, and particularly digital, images are used in a range of sectors and industries, from advertising and printing to broadcasting and film making. Photographs are widely used in our everyday lives to capture important events, people, places and situations. We also use them to help us to understand the world around us and to express our ideas, thoughts and feelings in an artistic way. 
  
Entry to the Course 
Entry is at the discretion of the school or college, but you would normally be expected to have achieved: 
• National 5 Art and Design or relevant units from the course 
• relevant Photography units (National 5 and above) 
Course Outline 
This course is designed to inspire and challenge you to visually represent your personal thoughts and ideas through photography. You will plan, develop and produce imaginative photographs using the technical and creative skills you will learn during the course. You will develop a knowledge and understanding of photographic practices, and a range of skills in problem solving, critical thinking and reflective practice. You will analyse the impact of social and cultural influences on photographers and their work.