S3 Art and Design

Module 3.1 – Expressive Activity Investigation

Investigation and research of a specific theme.
Experimentation with a wide range of media exploring the visual elements.
Exploration through observational drawing using a variety of media and techniques.

Module 3.2 – Expressive Activity Consideration

Developing original ideas from Investigation.
Experimentation with a wide range of media.
Experimentation with composition.

Module 3.3 – Expressive Activity Final Outcome

Create a finished piece of work in a chosen medium

Module 3.4 – Expressive Activity Critical Studies

Appreciation of the work of 2 artists relating to the chosen theme.

Module 3.5 – Design Activity Investigation

Display a clear understanding of the design problem and brief.
Investigation and research of chosen theme.
Collection of appropriate imagery/artefacts relating to theme.
Observational drawing where appropriate.

Module 3.6 – Design Activity Consideration

Display a clear understanding of design issues, constraints and implications
Show a range of informed considerations.

Module 3.7 – Design Activity Outcome

Produce and present a final Outcome, satisfying all requirements of the design brief.
Evaluation of the design unit, demonstrating a clear understanding of the design process

Module 3.8 – Design Activity Critical Studies

Compare and contrast the work of 2 designers.

S4 Art and Design

Module 4.1 – Design Activity Investigation

Display a clear understanding of the design problem and brief.
Investigation and research of chosen theme.
Collection of appropriate imagery/artefacts relating to theme.
Observational drawing where appropriate.

Module 4.2 – Design Activity Consideration

Display a clear understanding of design issues, constraints and implications.
Show a range of informed considerations.

Module 4.3 – Design Activity Final Outcome

Produce and present a final Outcome, satisfying all requirements of the design brief.
Evaluation of the design unit, demonstrating a clear understanding of the design process.

Module 4.4 – Design Activity Evaluation

Develop the ability to review and evaluate the design process.
Identify strengths and weaknesses.
Identify effectiveness of outcome.

Module 4.5 – Art & Design Studies

Develop a knowledge and understanding of Art & Design in both historical and contemporary contexts.
Develop & present factual information and personal judgements coherently.

Module 4.6 – Expressive Activity Investigation

Investigation of an appropriate theme indicating personal interest.
Develop the ability to investigate the theme using the visual elements.
Select and handle appropriate media techniques.

Module 4.7 - Expressive Activity Consideration

Development of personal ideas demonstrating a personal and imaginative response to the chosen theme.
Demonstrating an experimental and imaginative approach to handling different media and techniques.
Development of personal ideas showing identifiable lines of development module description.

Module 4.8 - Expressive Activity Final Outcome

Develop a final outcome showing an appropriate use of the visual elements.
Produce a final outcome showing a consistent assurance and control of appropriate media.
Create a finished piece of work which clearly conveys thoughts and ideas

Module 4.9 - Expressive Activity Art & Design Studies (Visual Arts)

Develop a knowledge and understanding of Art & Design in both historical and contemporary contexts.
Develop and present relevant factual information and personal judgements coherently.