EXPRESSIVE ARTS AND HEALTH & WELL BEING ( nb Skills in Design and Manufacture , Home Economics ( Food is Fun 2 ) and Hospitality are listed under Technologies )
COURSE : Art & Design Expressive and Design Practical Activities The S3 course is designed to build upon the broad general education delivered in S1 and S2 and provide a bridge to National 4 and 5 courses in S4 . A range of pupil centred lessons will be offered to facilitate skills development and to engage pupils in challenging new experiences . In the first half of the year the emphasis will be on practical skills covering a breadth of media and techniques . Lessons are designed to be challenging , fun , offer an element of personal expression and develop skills such as building confidence and creativity .
In the second half of the year pupils will select from a bank of design briefs covering a range of outcomes and contexts relevant to the life experience of our pupils and global society . Pupils will be given the opportunity to experience the design process through a range of design projects . They will develop their ability to create and evaluate their eye-catching and innovative designs .
Expressive and Design Critical Activities
Art and Design studies will improve students ’ abilities to observe , reflect , describe and respond to works of art and design from contemporary and historical sources , in order to enhance their own understanding of the wider context of Art and Design . This year pupils will research and investigate artists and designers that are directly linked to their own choice of practical units . A gallery visit provides the opportunity to see and discuss works of art and design directly .
Self and peer evaluation are heavily focused upon this year .
Your teachers will assess your interest in these areas and encourage you to take them further in class and for fun at home . Pupil ’ s will undertake formal and informal homework in sketchbooks which will support class work and enable pupil ’ s to further explore areas of personal interest .
Skills Developed The skills developed with in this course underpin the four capacities and prepare our young people for lifelong learning and their place in society . Experiential learning across the curriculum will enhance pupils ‟ enjoyment and engagement . These are overarching skills focused on within the S3 course :
Evaluating Creating Problem solving Communication Presentation
Assessment and Moderation The assessment and moderation of pupils ‟ practical work and skills development will be a continuous process designed to meet each learners individual needs and will be centred firmly on the pupil , through a variety of means : class discussion one on one personal learning plans target setting with individuals pupil gallery evaluations peer assessment critical analysis of contemporary and historical artists and designers formative comments .
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