Higher Art and Design

Course Specification (5/9/24)

Explains the structure of the course, including its purpose and aims and information on the skills, knowledge and understanding that will be developed.

Past Papers and Marking Instructions

Access all past papers by subject/level


Additional question papers resources

Illustrates the standard, structure and requirements of the question papers candidates will sit (includes marking instructions).

2021

There were no exams in 2021. The 2020-21 question paper resources are, for most subjects, modified papers which reflect the modifications put in place for session 2020-21.

Coursework (19/02/2025)

This section provides information on marking instructions and/or the coursework assessment task(s). It includes information that centres need to administer coursework and must be read in conjunction with the course specification.

Evaluations

Help and guidance

How to submit more concise portfolios while still accessing the full range of marks.

Guidance on National 5 and Higher Art and Design portfolios

Submitting Art and Design Practical Assessment portfolios.

 

Information on the production and submission of SQA-assessed coursework for National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher.

Understanding Standards (31/03/2025)

Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries

Further examples of candidate evidence and commentaries as well as webinar recordings can be found on SQA's secure website and you can access these through your SQA co-ordinator.

Audio presentation

Changes to Understanding Standards materials

Please note: Understanding Standards materials are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain up to date.

Course reports (15/10/2024)

Provides information on the performance of candidates - which is useful to teachers, lecturers and assessors in their preparation of candidates for future assessment.

Course Reports

Course support

The Higher Art and Design question paper course aims to help teachers and lecturers with their understanding of the question paper. The course provides information and guidance, and includes interactive marking exercises where users can practise awarding marks to example responses.

There are three modules available to complete for this course.

Higher Art and Design question paper course

Ushare open learning resources