Fine Art
Students are given every opportunity to learn about processes such as mould making, mixed media work, intaglio printing, screen printing, painting, photography, casting, textiles, ceramics and lots of drawing. This is a demanding yet extremely rewarding course, which is in no way exclusively intended for those with a natural fair and ability towards the subject, but is made available to any student who shows enthusiasm and interest for it.
How is the course structured and assessed?
The course involves two parts; a portfolio and externally set assignment (ESA), which will involve two and three-dimensional work, with mixed media and photography as well. At the end of the course, students are expected to present a portfolio of project work, which accounts for 60% of their final mark. The remaining 40% is for the ESA project and a final piece.
Photography
Students are given every opportunity to learn about numerous technical processes such as 35mm film, digital image-making, Photoshop, Illustrator, black and white darkroom development, pinholes, solargraphy, cyanotypes, cellphones, moving image and lomography. The department aims to provide a course available to any student who demonstrates enthusiasm and interest in the subject. Our specialist departments are equipped with quality resources, understandably for this particular course each student will be strongly recommended to provide their own digital and film camera and a digital storage device.
How is the course structured and assessed?
The course involves two parts; a portfolio and externally set assignment (ESA), which will involve two and three-dimensional work, with mixed media and photography as well. The portfolio is completed by the end of the Michaelmas Term in Year 11, including a broad and exciting range of visual experimentations produced during the course. The ESA usually takes place in the following May with early exam points given to students at the beginning of January.