In the Art and Design Department learners develop practical skills as they explore how to visually represent and communicate their thoughts and ideas through their work, and study the works of artists and designers. Following a broad and general course from S1, pupils will work towards a range of SQA’s Art and Design qualifications which provide learners with a broad, practical experience of art and design practice and related critical activities.
Junior Phase
The Senior Phase
Art and Design
National 4
The National 4 Art and Design Course enables learners to plan, develop, produce and present creative art and design work, and to develop their critical understanding of a range of art and design practices. The Course also enables learners to understand the impact of external factors on artists and designers and their works.
The Course challenges learners to develop their visual awareness and effective problem solving skills.
Homework Expectations: Ongoing; Students will be required to produce practical and written homework at home on a weekly basis.
Course assessment structure:
Component 1 — Practical Folios: Expressive & Design Activity.
Component 2 — Art and Design Historical and Critical Studies.
National 5
The National 5 Art and Design Course enables learners to develop their visual awareness and communicate personal thoughts, feelings and ideas through the creative use of art and design materials, techniques and technologies.
Learners will study a range of art and design practices and critically reflect on the impact of external factors on artists, designers and their work. The course requires all learners to plan, develop, produce and present creative art and design practical works. Learners will develop personal creativity, and use problem solving, critical thinking and reflective practice skills.
The course challenges candidates to develop transferable skills and enables them to become flexible learners; that will support their transition into the modern day world of work.
Homework Expectations: Ongoing; Students will be required to produce practical and written homework at home on a weekly basis.
Course assessment structure:
Component 1 — Question Paper: 50 marks
Component 2 — Expressive portfolio: 100 marks
Component 3 — Design portfolio: 100 marks
Total marks 250 marks
Higher
The Higher Art and Design Course enables learners to develop their visual awareness and communicate personal thoughts, feelings and ideas through the creative use of art and design materials, techniques and technologies.
Learners will study a range of art and design practices and critically reflect on the impact of external factors on artists, designers and their work. The course requires all learners to plan, develop, produce and present creative art and design practical works. Learners will develop personal creativity, and use problem solving, critical thinking and reflective practice skills.
The course challenges candidates to be flexible learners and enables them to develop transferable skills; that will support their transition into the modern day world of work.
Homework Expectations: Ongoing; Students will be required to produce practical and written homework at home on a weekly basis.
Course Assessment structure
Component 1 — Question Paper: 60 marks
Component 2 — Expressive portfolio: 100 marks
Component 3 — Design portfolio: 100 marks
Total marks: 260 marks
Photography
Higher
The Course requires learners to produce creative and technically proficient images. Learners will develop and apply practical photography skills, techniques and processes, and use these in creative ways when developing their ideas for both Unit and Course Assessments. Learners will develop their creative problem solving skills as they resolve visual, technical and functional problems.
Learners will be able to describe and discuss camera theory and identify social and technological factors that impact the development of effective image making.
Learners will be able to review and evaluate their projects through both verbal responses and extended written reports and evaluations.
Homework Expectations: Ongoing; Students will be required to produce practical and written homework at home on a weekly basis.
Course Assessment Structure
Component 1 – Question Paper: 30 marks
Component 2 – Project: 100 marks
Total Marks: 130 marks
Practical Course work will be externally assessed by SQA.
The Higher Photography Course enables learners to communicate personal thoughts, feelings and ideas using photography, and to develop technical and creative skills in using photographic media, techniques and processes. Learners develop knowledge and understanding of a range of photography practice, and analyse the impact of social and cultural influences on photographers and their work.
Qualifications SQA Subject Information
National 4 Art and Design www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/47385.html
National 5 Art and Design www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/47388.html
Higher Art and Design www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/47892.html
Advanced Higher Art and Design (Design) www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/48494.html
Advanced Higher Art and Design (Expressive) www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/48495.html
Higher Photography www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/47896.html
News:
S5 Pupils took part in the Annual North Lanarkshire Council Creative Residency Programme in June.
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Supported Study:
Homework
BELLSHILL ACADEMY ART AND DESIGN DEPARTMENT HOMEWORK POLICIES
S4 Weekly Homework Assignments and Written Assessments
S5 and S6 Weekly Homework Assignments and Assessments
Digital Resources:
Art and Design Twitter Page: @dept_art
Art and Design Pinterest Page: BHA Art&Design Department
Task Help Sheets:
Junior Phase Task Sheets :
EXPRESSIVE UNIT NATURAL ENVIRONMENT S1 HOMEWORK TASK SHEET 1
EXPRESSIVE UNIT NATURAL ENVIRONMENT S1 HOMEWORK TASK SHEET
National 4/5 Homework Sheet:
NATIONAL 4&5 MARKET RESEARCH HOMEWORK TASK SHEET
S3 Task Sheet:
Homework Resources:
