Senior Phase Art & Design Course Outlines
Subject Overview:
Courses: Art & Design (Higher & Advanced Higher)
The courses combine investigative and practical learning to develop students’ knowledge and understanding of art and design practice. Students explore the work of artists and designers, examining the influence of social and cultural contexts on their work. They respond creatively to selected themes and design briefs using appropriate materials and techniques, while demonstrating advanced problem-solving skills. Details of course assessments for each level are outlined below:
Webster’s High School Art & Design Higher & Advanced Higher
The courses combine investigative and practical learning to develop students’ knowledge and understanding of art and design practice. Students explore the work of artists and designers, examining the influence of social and cultural contexts on their work. They respond creatively to selected themes and design briefs using appropriate materials and techniques, while demonstrating advanced problem-solving skills. Details of course assessments for each level are outlined below:
Higher
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Component |
Assessment |
Assessment Date |
Worth |
|
Expressive Unit |
Coursework portfolio in which students show the investigation and development of a single line of expressive enquiry as well as a single design brief. Marks are awarded for:
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End of March (both folios submitted to QS for marking) |
38.5% |
|
Design Unit |
38.5% |
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Question Paper |
Art & Design Written Exam
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Main exam diet (April/May) |
23% |
Advanced Higher Design
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Component |
Assessment |
Assessment Date |
Worth |
|
Portfolio |
Coursework portfolio which includes:
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May (folio submitted to QS for marking) |
100% |
Advanced Higher Expressive
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Component |
Assessment |
Assessment Date |
Worth |
|
Portfolio |
Coursework portfolio which includes:
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May (folio submitted to QS for marking) |
100% |
AH Portfolios should be between 6 and 12 single-sided A1 sheets (or equivalent).
*Prelims take place in early December. This will include a written exam paper for Higher and a practical exam day for work on folios at Higher and Advanced Higher.