Course Content

The S4 Art and Design course focusses on preparing and creating an Expressive folio and Design folio both work 100 marks. In addition to this, the National 4 course requires two essays about artists and designers, while the National 5 course builds upon these essays and prepares you for a timed written exam worth 50 marks or 20% of the overall grade.

It is expected that pupils undertaking national courses in Art and Design attend some after school revision or are prepared to do work at home to supplement and consolidate the creative work they do in class.

Career Pathways

• Fine Artist

• Graphic Designer

• Art Therapist

• Art Gallery Curator

• Art and Design Teacher

• Jewellery Designer/ Maker

• Glass Maker

• Ceramics Designer / Maker

• Illustrator

• Interior Designer

• Set Design

• Textile Designer

• Model Maker

• Exhibition Designer

• Fashion Designer

• Costume Designer

• Photographic Stylist

• Furniture Designer

• Product Designer

• Tattooist

• Sign Writer

• Conservator

• Architect

• Visual Merchandiser

• Painter and Decorator

• Antique Dealer

• Medical Illustrator

• Prop Maker

• Picture Framer

• Animator

• Arts Administrator

• Make Up Artist

• Landscape Architect

• Dress Maker

• Image Consultant

• Community Arts Worker

• Computer Games Developer

• Photographer.