Woodmill High School S3 S4 course choice booklet subject info | Page 38

Levels
National 3 / National 4 / National 5 / Higher

Course Outline
National 3 / National 4 / National 5 / Higher
Art and Design is both a means of communication and a means of expressing ideas and feelings. It is an area
of study that is especially concerned with the development of those complex mental processes involved in
visual perception and aesthetic experience.
Pupils will develop creative practical skills, problem solving skills and critical appreciation.

Purpose and Aims
National 3
to enable pupils to :
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communicate thoughts, meaning and ideas through imaginative expressive art and design work
demonstrate skills in using a variety of familiar art and design materials, techniques and/or technologies
demonstrate a basic knowledge and appreciation of art and design practice
work imaginatively and develop their individual creativity
self-reflect on their own work and the work of others
use simple problem solving skills in the creative process
develop an appreciation of the influences on artists and designers and the work they produce

National 4
to enable pupils to :
 communicate personal thoughts, feelings and ideas using art and design media, materials, techniques
and/or technologies
 demonstrate knowledge, understanding and appreciation of art and design practice
 work imaginatively and develop their individual creativity developing skills in problem solving, critical
thinking and reflective practice
 understand the social and cultural influences on artists and designers and their work
National 5
to enable pupils to :
 communicate personal thoughts, feelings and ideas using art and design media, materials, techniques
and/or technologies
 demonstrate knowledge, understanding and appreciation of art and design practice
 work imaginatively and develop their individual creativity developing skills in problem solving, critical
thinking and reflective practice
 understand the social and cultural influences on artists and designers and their work

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