Advanced Higher Art and Design
The Advanced Higher course allows pupils to experience an independent, self-directed study of either Art or Design.
Through the course pupils will develop the following skills:
- individual creativity
- independent thinking skills
- confidence
- non-verbal communication
- self-expression
- evaluative skills
- technical skills
- advanced critical thinking
- problem solving skills
- higher order thinking skills
- time management and organisational skills
- numeracy and literacy skills
Design
Internally Assessed Unit Work
Design Studies Unit: Research and investigate a design are of personal interest.
Design Enquiry Unit: Produce investigative design work and develop and refine your design ideas and concepts.
Design Portfolio
Sheet 1- design brief/context for the portfolio (no marks).
Practical design development work and design solutions between 8-15 sheets of up to A1 size or equivalent (Designs developed and refined using one or more selected ideas from their Design Enquiry work).
In-depth critical analysis of a single work or group of closely related designs (up to 1700 words), chosen from their earlier research into designers’ work and practice in the Design Studies Unit.
An evaluation of their portfolio of design work (up to 300 words).
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