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Head of Department |
Miss C Pomphrey |
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Staff |
Mrs P Langmuir Miss D Cassaly |
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Our accommodation consists of an open plan studio with 3 generalteaching areas housing computers, scanner and printer; a ceramics/3-Droom; photographic darkroom and an audio visual/seminar area suitablefor group discussions or critical study sessions.
By offering a broad based course in S1/S2 we aim to build onskills and experiences gained at primary level and to encouragecreative expression, visual communication and a sense of achievementthrough a range of 2-D and 3-D experiences and materials.
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The S3/4 Standard Grade course contains 4 units of study over 2years. Pupils are not set into a particular ability band and thefinal award at either Credit, General or Foundation level depends oneach pupil's performance.
The 3 main areas of study are:
Pupils tackle and solve real life design problems.
A theme is explored and pupils explore their feelings and express their responses to the theme in a chosen medium
Pupils develop opinions and ideas about their own work, and a greater understanding of the sources, approaches, methods and materials used by artists and designers.
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In S5/6 the Higher builds upon skills and knowledge gained throughStandard Grade. Students are encouraged to become more responsiblefor their own learning in the form of researching, developing andevaluating work. The course consists of two units of study, onedesign and one expressive, with historical and critical studies inboth areas.
Scotvec Modules provide the opportunity for a certificatedqualification for pupils not wishing to follow the Higher Course.Students considering a career in Art & Design are required toprepare a portfolio for entrance to one of the Art Collegesnationwide.
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