CURRICULAR A REA: EXPRESSIVE ARTS
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National 5
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Course Content
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Course Content
Research and develop thoughts and ideas in 2D and/or 3D formats in response to a theme. Produce observational drawings and studies and develop expressive ideas and compositions by experimenting with and using art materials, techniques and/or technology in creative and expressive ways.
Design unit
2022-23
National 4
Expressive unit:
SUBJECT: ART AND DESIGN
Plan, research and develop creative design ideas in response to a given brief Develop creativity and problem solving skills and consider the design opportunities, issues and constraints of the brief Experiment with and develop media handling skills when producing design ideas in 2D/or 3D formats.
Expressive folio: · Plan, research and develop creative expressive work in response to a theme or stimulus. · Develop knowledge and understanding of artists’ working practices and the social, cultural and other influences affecting their work and practice. · Respond to a theme and produce 2D/3D analytical drawings, studies and investigative research. · Produce a single line of development and a final piece. · Reflect on and evaluate your creative process and the visual qualities of their work. Design folio · Plan, research and develop creative design work in response to a design brief – either 3D or 2D Graphic Design. · Develop knowledge and understanding of designers’ working practices and the social, cultural and other influences affecting their work and practice. · Respond to a design brief and compile a variety of 2D/3D investigative material and market research. · Produce a single line of development and a design solution. · Reflect on and evaluate their design process and the aesthetic and functional qualities of their work. Art & Design studies: · Analyse the work of artists and designers · Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the impact of social, cultural and/or other influences on artists’ and designers’ work and practice. · Show knowledge and understanding of expressive art and design elements, using appropriate art and design vocabulary.
You will choose to produce either an Expressive OR Design folio. If you are intending on furthering a career in Art and Design you will be given guidance on producing a professional portfolio. Expressive: You will select a theme or stimulus for their portfolio. You follow a creative process to develop expressive art ideas and resolve and realise artworks which are influenced by your investigation into art practice. artwork. Design: You will select a design brief for your portfolio. You will follow a design process to develop design ideas and resolve and realise solutions which are influenced by your investigation into design practice Written work takes the form of a contextual analysis by discussing related contexts and analysing their impact on the features of the design work. You then reflect on and evaluate your work.
Art or Design studies is integrated into the units. Course Assessment Assessment is based on the Design and Expressive units and the critical element of the course.
Assessment is based on the externally marked Portfolio and a Question Paper. N5: 80% - portfolio, 20% - question paper. Higher: 77% - portfolio, 23% - question paper. Possible career path Click here for more information on the career options below
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Assessment is based on the Portfolio and Contextual Analysis.
