Art and Design
“Art & Design concentrates on developing pupils’ observational drawing skills, creative thinking and expression as well as problem solving through ideas. These skills are embedded within our core teaching of all courses."
Our aim is to help you become more visually aware of the world you see around you- whether it is the natural or man – made world.
• To recognise and appreciate creative and artistic abilities.
• To enhance, inform and enrich creative thinking, artistic talent, and problem solving, through specific and transferable skills.
• To develop an appreciation of aesthetics and culture.
Our vision is to be proactive and enterprising in approach within a rich and supportive environment. To build on our relationships and make links with others.
Courses:
Pupils in S1 and S2 receive one period a week. Expressive work in S1 is taught through the visual elements. Pupils also study the work of famous artists. Pupils evaluate their own work and the work of others.
Pupils in S2 concentrate on design skills development taught through the design process and developing creative thinking. Pupils also study the work of famous designers. Pupils evaluate their own work and the work of others.
Pupils in S2 this year can also choose to receive an extra elective period on design and creative thinking.
In S3 the course develops both Art and Design skills and techniques necessary for progress to National courses. This course, run over three periods, covers both expressive and design areas, including drawing, print making, painting as well as 2D and 3D design.
In S3 we also have a double period of wider achievement which allows for more freedom of personal choice in art practice and develops creative thinking skills.
In the senior phase courses offered range from National 4 to Advanced Higher Art and Design.
Entry to courses is based on attainment at a level below and/or at the discretion of the teacher.
Homework/Revision
The department operates an open door policy to pupils in need of advice on the subject.
The department operate a year round study class on a Monday and Thursday lunchtime which is open to all years that require help, advice or access to facilities to complete class work or to do homework.
There is also a lunchtime art club on a Monday for BGE pupils.
We also offer more concentrated study time during the months of January, February and March; this is by prior arrangement with staff.
Online Revision
General Links
A guide to great artists on the net
https://www.theartstory.org
Info on contemporary crafts workers
www.craftscouncil.org.uk
Careers/Further Education - The 4 Scottish Art Schools
http://www.graysartschool.co.uk/
http://www.gsa.ac.uk/
http://www.eca.ac.uk/
http://www.dundee.ac.uk/djcad/