Glasgow School of Art Open House (S5/6)
At the Glasgow campus in Garnethill, Open Days for prospective students for Undergraduate and Postgraduate study will take place on 27 and 28 October and you are welcome to attend on either or both of these days. There is no need to attend both but studios throughout the campus will be open for the duration of the two days so book and join us as you like – why not make a weekend of it in one of Europe’s top city destinations?
https://www.gsa.ac.uk/life/gsa-events/events/o/open-house-october-2023
September 18, 2023
GSofA Architecture Portfolio Building
January 28, 2022
FOLIO SUBMISSION DEADLINE 16/03/2023
NATIONAL 5
Expressive and Design Folios to be fully mounted to SQA requirements. Evaluations of both folios completed and attached. No extensions will be available beyond this deadline as folios must be fully packaged for SQA to collect on our return from the Easter holidays.
March 06/2022
FOLIO SUBMISSION DEADLINE 09/03/2022
Design and Expressive Folios to be fully mounted to SQA requirements. Evaluations of both folios completed and attached.
January 28, 2022
S5 Art & Design National 5
Throughout the S5 National 5 Art & Design course, you can develop creativity, perseverance, independence and resilience. Learning through Art and Design also develops ability to critically appreciate aesthetic, style and cultural values, identities and ideas.
S5 Art and Design Courses consist of the following course areas:
- Design activity (2D Textile Design, Graphics, Photoshop)
- Expressive activity (Still Life, drawing, painting, print making)
- Critical activity (analysing and researching work of artists and designers)
National 5 Art and Design Assessment
At National 5 students will be expected to produce two folios, one design folio and one expressive folio. At National 5 an example of your best work in both design and expressive will be assessed externally by the SQA (portfolio).
National 5 Assessment
Question paper – 20%
Design portfolio – 40%
Expressive portfolio – 40%
Careers related to Art & Design
Careers include: Graphic Designer, Textile and Fashion Designer, Interior/Furniture Designer, Product Designer, Car designer, Architect, Photographer, Web Designer, Advertising, Animator, Set Designer, Lighting Designer, Make-up Artist, Beautician, working within Television, Art & Design Teacher, Painter, Museum Curator… these are only a small sample of careers related to Art and Design.
S5 Art & Design Higher
Throughout the S5 Higher Art & Design course, you can develop creativity, perseverance, independence and resilience. Learning through Art and Design also develops ability to critically appreciate aesthetic, style and cultural values, identities and ideas.
S5 Art and Design Courses consist of the following course areas:
- Design activity (2D Textile Design, Graphics, Photoshop)
- Expressive activity (Still Life, drawing, painting, print making)
- Critical activity (analysing and researching work of artists and designers)
Higher Art and Design Assessment
At Higher students will be expected to produce two folios, one design folio and one expressive folio. At Higher an example of your best work in both design and expressive will be assessed externally by the SQA (portfolio).
Higher Assessment
Question paper – 23%
Design portfolio – 38.5%
Expressive portfolio – 38.5%
Recommended Entry
- N5 Art and Design
- Higher English gained in S5 or sitting Higher English in S6
Careers related to Art & Design
Careers include: Graphic Designer, Textile and Fashion Designer, Interior/Furniture Designer, Product Designer, Car designer, Architect, Photographer, Web Designer, Advertising, Animator, Set Designer, Lighting Designer, Make-up Artist, Beautician, working within Television, Art & Design Teacher, Painter, Museum Curator… these are only a small sample of careers related to Art and Design.
December 10, 2021
A reminder that the S5/6: N5/Higher Design Folio Deadline is next week, 15/12/21.
December 02, 2021
ASSESSMENT DATES & DEADLINES
November 22, 2021
Both Expressive & Design Folios will be mounted and submitted to the SQA for marking in session 2021/2022.
The department deadline for pupils to complete their Design Folio is Wednesday 15th December 2021.
Pupils are encouraged to work towards this deadline by balancing classwork and developing/finishing work at home (where possible).
Supported study is on offer in the department. Pupils should speak with their class teacher if they are interested in this opportunity: to find out available times/slots.
Remember, all work is expected to be complete and submitted by Wednesday 15th December 2021.
THS Art & Design Team
November 8, 2021
S5/6 N5 and Higher pupils are encouraged to develop their Expressive and Design Folios at home – appropriately balanced. Pupils have been provided with printed resources and materials, or have access to Files through Teams, to develop this work. Pupils should refer to their assignments on their class Teams page. Further instructions about their course will be posted on Teams from their class teacher.
Week Beginning 29th March
Extension on Expressive Folio Submission Deadline
DEADLINE OF COMPLETED EXPRESSIVE FOLIO WORK: SUNDAY 18TH APRIL 2021
If students have met the deadline of uploading all of their completed Expressive folio work to the assignment with the deadline of 31.03.21 then well done.
If a student has not met that deadline fully and for reasons did not manage to make the Expressive Folio Deadline on Wednesday 31.03.21, you now have an extension over the Easter Break to catch-up.
The submission date of 31.03.21 was already 3 weeks later than what would have been the normal deadline, as we have taken into account that we are working under challenging circumstances. The Art & Design Department are trying to provide as much support and time as possible for students to complete their Art and Design course and that is why we are offering a further extension over the Easter Break.
Students should use this time wisely as this will be the last extension period available to complete their folio work. After the Easter Break, work will be getting prepared to be marked so all work MUST be complete and uploaded to the assignment set by their class teacher by SUNDAY 18TH APRIL 2021.
A reminder of folio work that has to be completed by Sunday 18th April:
- 2 Single Objects
- 2 Compositions
- 1 final piece (For N5 and Higher)
If you have completed more than this then just upload all work.
We look forward to seeing all of your work.
THS Art and Design Team
Week Beginning 8th March
EXPRESSIVE FOLIOS
S5/6 N5 and Higher are continuing to work on their Expressive Folios at home. Pupils should refer to their assignments on their class Teams, about uploading their Expressive drawings to get feedback. Further instructions on their course work will be posted on Teams from their class Teacher.
Week Beginning 22nd February
EXPRESSIVE FOLIOS
S5/6 N5 and Higher are continuing to work on their Expressive Folios at home and should refer to their assignments on their class Teams about uploading their Expressive drawings to get feedback and further instruction on their course work from their class Teacher.
February 15, 2021
THS Art & Design would like to offer S5/6 N5/Higher pupils the opportunity for some additional support through the form of a Live Drop-in Session.
Drop in to say hello, let us know how you are getting on, ask questions and tell us if you are having any issues that we can help you with.
5A N5/Higher A&D: Wednesday 17th February @ 15:30 – 16:00 live on the 5A Art & Design (Mrs Devlin) Teams Page.
Mrs Pollock & Mrs Devlin will be available for support and to answer any questions.
5B N5/Higher A&D: Wednesday 17th February @ 09:45 am – 10:30 am live on the 5B Art & Design (Mrs Pollock) Teams Page.
Mrs Pollock will be available for support and to answer any questions.
We are looking forward to hearing from you.
THS Art & Design Team.
February 11, 2021
National 5 Portfolio Support on ACHIEVE
Now on ACHIEVE! National 5 Art & Design
– Key concepts explained and illustrated
– Learning activities
– 300+ online assessments . . . instant feedback
– Student self-assessment tool
– Links to SQA questions and further online support
February 3, 2021
Useful certificated resources:
Nat 5: Resources for National 5 Art and Design
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zts3kqt
Higher: Resources for Higher Art and Design
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zhfb87h
Week Beginning 25th January
EXPRESSIVE FOLIOS
S5/6 N5 and Higher are continuing to work on their Expressive Folios at home and should refer to their assignments on their class Teams about uploading their Expressive drawings to get feedback and further instruction on their course work from their class Teacher.
Week Beginning January 18, 2021
5B Mrs Pollock’s Class: LIVE TUTORIAL
Mrs Pollock will be taking a live tutorial on Teams on Wednesday 20th 2021 at 9:45am. This is a great opportunity for N5, Higher and Advanced Higher students in Mrs Pollock’s class to drop in and have a chat about how they are getting on with their folios.
Information about how to join the meeting will be posted to the 5B Class Teams page.
FOLIO SUPPORT
Pupils should continue to monitor their Teams pages for notifications about assignments and updates on class work. Their teacher will be in regular contact and will provide guidance and folio support.
January 15, 2021
Hello S5/6 Art and Design Students.
The Art and Design Teaching Team of Taylor High School will work with you to answer questions and to also support you on continuing your creative journey.
Course information will be regularly updated here and on the Home Page of this site.
CLASS CODES
Mrs. Pollock’s Class
5B – tsvd84b
Mrs. Devlin’s Class
5A – 6z3rwzw
