Advanced Higher Art and Design (Design)
Course Specification (30/05/23)
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
Coursework (16/05/2024)
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.
- Coursework assessment task for Advanced Higher Art and Design (Design) May 2023
- Advanced Higher Art and Design - Design portfolio evaluation template (22 KB) May 2024
- Information on the submission of Art and Design portfolios at Art and Design Practical Assessment
Information on the production and submission of Qualifications Scotland assessed coursework for National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher.
Understanding Standards (20/03/2025)
Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries
Further Understanding Standards materials 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 (11/09/2025)
Course Reports
- 2025 Advanced Higher Art and Design course report September 2025
- 2024 Advanced Higher Art and Design course report October 2024
- 2023 Advanced Higher Art and Design course report September 2023