National 4 Art and Design
This is split into three sections :
Art and Design: Expressive Activity Unit- This unit is a combination of both practical and theory. The practical section of the unit allows pupils to develop their skills in the Expressive element of the course, working through three stages : Research, Development and Final Outcome. Throughout these stages pupils will explore a range of media, drawing techniques and media handling skills developed through compositions and a study of the visual elements. This unit will also be accompanied by the study of artists work in their practical folio. The theoretical part of the course consists of research and analysis of two artists’s work using knowledge and experience gained from the practical folio to assist in critical studies.
Art and Design: Design Activity Unit- This unit is a combination of both practical and theory. The practical section of the course enables pupils to select an area of design for this session in Ceramics, Product Design, 2D Design or 3D Design. This unit like the Expressive section also consists of of three stages: Research, Development and Final Outcome. Throughout these stages pupils will learn a variety of skills and explore a range of materials and techniques. This will also be accompanied by the study of Designers work in their practical folio. With the theoretical part of the course again will consist of research and analysis of two designers work using knowledge and experience gained from the practical folio to assist in critical studies.
Added Value Unit- Practical Activity – To be achieve National 4 Art and Design pupils must complete and pass both units alongside their Final outcome (Added Value Unit). The Added Value Unit is a means of finalizing and showcasing skills, knowledge and understanding gained from the course through completion of a final solution ( final piece) for both Expressive and Design Units.
What is the difference between National 4 and National 5?
Pupils are still expected to complete the same quantities of work for their Expressive and Design Folio as the National 5’s, along side Artist and Design analysis writing. However at the end of the course, National 4’s will not have to sit an external written exam or submit folio work externally (e.g. drawings, paintings, ceramic pots etc.) as this is marked internally by the school department (following SQA external quality assurance to meet national standards). The marks received are pass or fail for this level and will show on pupils SQA qualification certificates.
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