Intermediate 2 Art & Design

Why Art and Design?

 This course is designed to give opportunities for self-expression and to work creatively with a variety of materials in a satisfying and enjoyable way. It provides an insight into the world of the visual arts and design and helps to develop many skills such as research, problem solving and the development of technological skill through a range of cultural, social and historical contexts.

Entry to the Course:

The recommended entry for the Higher course

Students would normally be expected to have attained Standard Grade Art and Design at Credit Level in all elements of the course.

The recommended entry for the Intermediate 2 course

Students would normally be expected to have attained Standard Grade Art and Design at General Level in all elements of the course.

Course Outline

The course consists of three 40 hour units plus 40 hours flexible time.

Expressive Activity

This unit involves

·         identifying and investigating themes and ideas of personal interest and relevance

·         analytical drawing from first-hand sources

·         developing media-handling skills

·         developing and resolving personal ideas and interpretations imaginatively

·         investigating and responding to visual and/or other stimuli

·         Communicating personal thoughts, feelings, ideas and interpretations through the production of two-dimensional and/or three-dimensional visual forms.

Design Activity

This unit involves

·         developing and applying skills of flexible, creative thought and action

·         identifying design problems

·         investigating the requirements, constraints and implications of a design task

·         considering a range of design issues, for example, visual, functional aesthetic, tactile, social and economic issues

·         researching and developing a range of approaches and possible solutions

·         developing skills of flexible thought and action

·         selecting and producing a solution

·         evaluating the process and solution

Art and Design Studies

In this unit you are required to undertake two studies, one related to the Expressive Activity and one related to the Design Activity. The studies involve

·         researching and investigating areas of the visual arts and design

·         forming and communicating informed personal views, opinions and judgements.

Core Skills Awarded as part of the course

·         H Problem Solving ( Critical Thinking, Planning and Organising, Reviewing and Evaluating)

Assessment

All units are assessed internally by the teacher. External assessment by the SQA is in three parts

·         Course Review - a folio of your work (60%)

·         Practical assignment (15%)

·         Question Paper (25%)

Progression

Successful completion of this course may lead to:

Advanced Higher in

·         Art & Design: (Enquiry: Expressive)

·        Art & Design: (Enquiry: Design)

Education (HNC/HND/Degree); Training (VQ); Employment in

·         Art & Design

·         Communications & Media

·         Manufacturing Industries

Further advice and information on the options are available from your subject teacher, guidance teacher/adviser and careers adviser.