{"id":366,"date":"2019-08-29T21:52:03","date_gmt":"2019-08-29T21:52:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/my\/subjectchoicetest\/?page_id=366"},"modified":"2024-11-18T11:12:19","modified_gmt":"2024-11-18T11:12:19","slug":"art-and-design","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/my\/subjectchoicetest\/art-and-design\/","title":{"rendered":"Art and Design"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The aim of\u00a0 Art and Design courses is to provide a broad, investigative and practical experience of art and design.\u00a0 Creativity is the key focus of the course.<\/p>\n<p>Candidates develop knowledge of art and design practice by studying artists and designers and their work.\u00a0 They also develop an understanding of expressive and design processes and accumulate and use a selection of related skills. \u00a0The course provides opportunities for candidates to be inspired and creatively challenged through their work.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What skills are developed?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>producing analytical drawings and related investigative studies in response to stimuli<\/li>\n<li>using visual elements expressively, showing a clear understanding of the subject matter<\/li>\n<li>producing focused investigative visual and market research for a design activity<\/li>\n<li>skills in using a range of art and design materials, techniques and\/or technology creatively<\/li>\n<li>developing and refining a variety of creative ideas for art and design work in 2D and\/or 3D formats describing how artists and designers use materials, techniques and\/or technology in their work<\/li>\n<li>analysing the impact of social, cultural and other influences on artists\u2019 and designers\u2019 work and practice<\/li>\n<li>using problem-solving, planning and self-evaluation skills within the creative process<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What kind of person does it take?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is suitable for learners with an interest in art and design, and for those who would like to progress onto higher levels of study.<\/li>\n<li>It allows learners to consolidate and extend their art and design skills.<\/li>\n<li>The course is learner-centred and includes investigative and practical learning opportunities.<\/li>\n<li>The learning experiences in the course are flexible and adaptable, with opportunities for personalisation and choice in both expressive and design contexts. This makes it highly accessible, as it can be contextualised to suit a diverse range of learners\u2019 needs and aspirations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Horizons &#8211; where can this subject take you?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Product Designer, Jewellery designer, Furniture design, Lighting Designer, Photographer, Textile Designer, Public Artist, Sculptor, Film maker, Illustrator, Artist, Graphic Designer, Costume Designer, Fashion designer,\u00a0 Community Artist, Curator, Teacher, Gallery Owner, Events manager, Architect, Set designer, Advertising and marketing, Arts administrator, Web designer, Animator, Arts Therapist, Conservator, Lecturer, Make-up artist, Stylist.<\/p>\n<p>Further job categories in this field can be found <strong>here<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pathways &#8211; how can I make progression?<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sqa.org.uk\/sqa\/45707.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-692 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/my\/public\/subjectchoicetest\/uploads\/sites\/5593\/2019\/10\/sqa-e1571921569942.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>School<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/my\/public\/subjectchoicetest\/uploads\/sites\/5593\/2019\/09\/N4-Art-and-Design.pdf\">N4 Art and Design<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/my\/public\/subjectchoicetest\/uploads\/sites\/5593\/2019\/09\/N5-Art-and-Design.pdf\">N5 Art and Design<\/a>, <\/strong>Higher, Advanced Higher<\/li>\n<li><strong>Entry requirement for Higher Art and Design &#8211; N5 Art and Design<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Entry requirement for AH Art and Design &#8211; Higher Art and Design<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>College<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Many diverse courses on offer at <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.moray.uhi.ac.uk\/studying-at-mc\/college-facilities\/moray-school-of-art\/\">Moray College<\/a>.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Employment in local area<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.johnstonsofelgin.com\/retail\/about-johnstons-of-elgin\/careers\">Johnstons of Elgin <\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kwc.co.uk\/pages\/careers\">Knockando Woolen Mill<\/a> <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>University<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Art and Design courses<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gsa.ac.uk\/study\">http:\/\/www.gsa.ac.uk\/study<\/a>\/<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rgu.ac.uk\/study\/academic-schools\/gray-s-school-of-art\">http:\/\/www.rgu.ac.uk\/study\/academic-schools\/gray-s-school-of-art<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dundee.ac.uk\/djcad\/\"><strong>http:\/\/www.dundee.ac.uk\/djcad\/<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Related subjects Art and Design works well with:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Design and Manufacture, English, Modern Studies<\/p>\n<p><i>\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The aim of\u00a0 Art and Design courses is to provide a broad, investigative and practical experience of art and design.\u00a0 Creativity is the key focus of the course. 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