Art & Design
Studying Fine Art at A Level is very rewarding. Students will have the opportunity to explore their own ideas and develop exciting outcomes. It is both an academic and creative subject. Students will need to be able to carry out extensive research, experiment, develop ideas, and present well-informed concepts and outcomes. Ideally, students should be able to demonstrate a proven passion for the subject.
Courses offered
A Level Art & Design
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A Level Photography
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Enrichment
Students can supplement their study at one of our numerous Art Clubs, in scholarship sessions or an evening during daily Open Studio sessions after school. Our Open Studio and Saturday life drawing workshops encourage our A Level students to work independently and to complete their coursework and exam preparation.
We regularly invite established artists to the School to give talks and to run workshops, enabling students to appreciate and value images and artefacts across eras and cultures.
We run a number of trips to galleries each year, including the National Portrait Gallery and the V&A as well as the Tate Modern. Over the years, we have also run international trips to visit Florence, Barcelona, Madrid, Berlin and Venice.
Scholarships
Art Scholarships are awarded to candidates who demonstrate unique flair, competence and technique, particularly through creativity, imagination and strong observational skills. We expect Art Scholars to make a significant extracurricular commitment to the department.