Visual Arts study guides

An overview of the SQA National 5 Art and Design design portfolio: the 100 mark practical coursework in which you respond to a design brief, compile investigative material and market research, develop a single line of development to a design solution, and evaluate the aesthetic and functional qualities of the work.

An overview of the SQA National 5 Art and Design expressive portfolio: the 100 mark practical coursework in which you investigate a chosen theme or stimulus, develop a single line of development to a final expressive piece, and evaluate your creative process and the visual qualities of the work.

An overview of the SQA National 5 Art and Design question paper: the externally marked written exam worth 50 marks, split into a Section 1 on expressive art and a Section 2 on design, testing your ability to analyse unseen artworks and designs using the visual elements, design principles and an understanding of influences.