Pupils in S1/2 have the opportunity to develop their skills and confidence across a wide range of different and exciting 2D and 3D units. Subject matter such as still life, portraiture and/or landscape is explored through experimenting with a variety of media such as oil and chalk pastels, paint, charcoal, mod-roc, clay and techniques such as printmaking, wax resist and scraperboard. Design topics include product, graphic, jewellery and mask design. The work of artist’s and designer’s is linked to all units and pupils’ personal thoughts, feelings and opinions are developed and encouraged by them looking at a wide variety of different art and design works.

In S3 skills are further developed through expressive and design work with more personalisation and choice being introduced. For expressive work pupils build on their prior knowledge and understanding of still life, portraiture and/or landscape by choosing their own themes to develop. Further experimentation in media handling and techniques is also explored. For design, pupils choose their own inspiration stimulus for an ‘Avatar’ headpiece or body adornment Design Brief where they create ideas, use different materials/techniques and continue to develop problem solving skills through 3D model making. Pupils develop their knowledge of art and design practice by studying artists and designers and their work.

In S4, pupils who choose to continue with the subject will continue to develop and refine their skills, knowledge and understanding through practical activity. The N5 Course has three components:

• Question Paper
• Expressive Portfolio
• Design Portfolio

For both portfolios pupils will produce relevant research, a single line of development, a final expressive and design piece and an evaluation. They will continue to refine and develop their use materials, techniques and/or technology. Pupils also continue to develop their knowledge of art and design practice by studying artists and designers and their work.

Higher Art
N5 Art