Art
In Art and design at Dornoch academy pupils are encouraged and taught how to develop their creativity skills through a wide variety of activities that promote Curiosity, Open-Mindedness, Imagination and Problem solving. We are very lucky to have strong links to local partners that enable us to broaden and enrich our pupils’ experiences in Art and Design. Thanks to this, our pupils are given the opportunity throughout their curriculum stages to take part in a range of extracurricular activities, competitions and workshops. Pupils are also offered to take part on day trips or residential trips during the y can see Art and Design in context. We find this fosters an enthusiasm for the subject that pupils can develop further out of school time.
Staff
Mrs Hull
Courses taught
BGE Curriculum for Excellence
Level 4 course
National 4 Art and Design. Consists of 2 units of coursework and a value-added unit this course is internally assessed and moderated with colleagues from partner schools.
Level 5 courses
NPA in Drawing skills. Consists of 4 drawing units completed over a year. The course is internally assessed and moderated with colleagues from partner schools.
National 5 Creative industries. Consists of 4 units of coursework completed over a year. It is internally assessed and moderated with colleagues from partner schools.
Level 6 courses
Higher Art and Design. Consists of 2 coursework unit and an exam unit all three completed over a year. It is externally assessed by SQA markers
National Certificate in Art and Design. Consists of 12 units of practical coursework completed over two years. It is internally assessed and moderated with colleagues from partner schools.
Level 7 course
Advanced Higher Art and Design. Consists of a unit of practical work and a dissertation. It is externally assessed by SQA markers.
Homework requirements
From S1 onwards all pupils will be set homework that further enhance and reinforce the areas taught in lessons.
All pupils are expected to spend time planning and revising for the National 5 and Higher exam. Revision sessions and support can be sought throughout the year for our senior pupils in preparation for this. Please note that all homework set to be completed at level 4/5/6and 7 must be completed as they will be part of a portfolio of evidence that will ensure that pupils have fully met all performance criteria set by SQA.
Assessment details
BGE pupils are informally assessed throughout each lesson, they receive verbal feedback and are taught to self-assess and peer assess. They also receive formal assessment of their level of performance at the end of each activity block, and they receive two written reports yearly. Parents can also discuss their children’s progress during the parents evening once a year.
National 5 onwards pupils receive individualised feedback through 1to1 discussion during lessons so they can track their progress within the core parts of the course. Key assessment times are highlighted in the school calendar for reports and prelims.
Family learning
Encouraging your children to be creative.
Useful resources:
SQA resources
https://www.understandingstandards.org.uk/Subjects/ArtandDesign
Resources to better understand art and design terminologies
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/examspecs/z8nq6rd
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/hub/secondary/art-and-design
Resources to prepare for National 5 courses
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zts3kqt
Resources to prepare for the Higher in Art and Design
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zhfb87h
Music
In Music at Dornoch Academy pupils are encouraged and taught how to develop musicianship and creativity through a wide variety of instruments and activities that promote curiosity, open-mindedness, imagination and problem solving. We have peripatetic instrumental teachers for a range of instruments through Highlife Highland and links to other schools that enable us to broaden and enrich our pupils’ experiences in Music. Thanks to this, our pupils are given the opportunity throughout their curriculum stages to take part in a range of extracurricular activities, competitions and workshops.
Staff
Mrs Leah Stewart
Courses taught (BGE and Senior phase)
BGE Curriculum for Excellence
National 4 Music Units
National 5 Music
Higher Music
Advanced Higher Music
Homework requirements
From S3 onwards all pupils will be set homework that further enhance and reinforce the areas taught in lessons.
All pupils are expected to spend time planning and revising for the National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher exam. Revision sessions and support can be sought throughout the year for our senior pupils in preparation for this. Please note that all homework set to be completed at these levels must be completed as they will be evidence to ensure that pupils have fully met all the criteria set by the SQA.
Assessment details
BGE pupils are informally assessed throughout each lesson, they receive verbal feedback and are taught to self-assess and peer assess. They also receive formal assessments of their level of performance at the end of each activity block, and they receive two written reports yearly. Parents can also discuss their children’s progress during the parents' evening once a year.
National 5 onwards, pupils receive individualised feedback through 1-1 discussion during lessons so they can track their progress within the core parts of the course. Key assessment times are highlighted in the school calendar for reports and prelims.
Family learning/useful resources
