Woodmill High School S3 S4 course choice booklet subject info | Page 39

Higher  communicate personal thoughts, feelings and ideas through the creative use of art and design media,  materials, techniques and/or technologies  develop a critical appreciation of a range of art and design practice  analyse the social and cultural influences on a range of artists and designers and their work  plan, develop, produce and present creative expressive compositions and design proposals  develop personal creativity using a range of creative problem solving, critical thinking and reflective  practice skills  resolve design problems and evaluate design proposals Information regarding typical learners who might take the course National 3 Pupils who wish to consolidate and reinforce practical skills. Commitment is essential and a willingness to continue work at home. National 4 Pupils who have attained the skills, knowledge and experience successfully completing Art and Design Access 3 course or equivalent relevant component Units. Commitment is essential as is a willingness to continue work at home. National 5 Pupils who have attained the skills, knowledge and experience in successfully completing Art and Design National 4 or equivalent relevant component Units. Commitment is essential as is a willingness to continue work at home. Higher An exacting course with demanding deadlines requires a focused and willing, independent study. Pupils who have attained the skills, knowledge and experience in successfully completing Art and Design National 5 course or equivalent relevant component Units. Course Structure and Conditions of Award Access 3 Expressive with Critical Activity - Produce drawings, studies and expressive work using a basic range of familiar materials, equipment and techniques; awareness of what influences artists and their work. Design with Critical Activity - Develop creative design ideas for a straightforward design task using simple problem solving skills; awareness of what influences designers and their work. National 4 Three mandatory Units: Expressive with Critical Activity - developing media handling skills, using equipment and materials expressively in the context of artists’ working practices. Design with Critical Activity - plan, research and develop in response to a design brief developing creative problem-solving and critical thinking in the context of designers’ working practice. Practical Activity - present final solutions drawing on and extending acquired practical skills and problemsolving skills. 39