Gifted & Talented (Art Scholars)
The ethos in the Art Department is very much focused on inclusiveness where pupils with a broad range of abilities are encouraged to express their individuality, extend their potential and in many cases exceed expectations. The subject aims to foster independent thought, curiosity and creativity in all.
- Pupils who display exceptional ability are identified early on (from Year 7) by their teachers and added to the Art Gifted and Talented register.
- Schemes of work created by the Art Department (yrs 7-10) and increasing by the pupils (yrs 11-13) differentiate between mixed ability groups through project selection, individual tutorials and through outcome. Details of the Extended Study at AS can be found here.
- Art Scholarships are offered to internal and external pupils and assessed at 13+ (March) and 16+ (November). Details of the assessment and requirements can be found here.
- Art Scholars and Art G&T combine to form the SAS group (Special Art Status) for whom specialist enrichment activities are organised (these are also open to interested invited pupils and staff).
WORKSHOPS screenprinting, stonecarving, papercraft, painting, willow sculpture, pinhole photography
LECTURES Roger Hann, Alicia Castrillo, Justin Quinnell, Lily Odgers, Gabriel Hummerstone
TRIPS RA, NPG, NG,Saatchi, EyeStorm, V&A, New York, Amsterdam, Madrid, Prague, Venice, Rome, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Kenya, Tanzania
EXHIBITIONS Saatchi Schools, RA online, EyeStorm Exeter, Maynard Open
COMPETITIONS Saatchi, RA, Daler Rowney, TivvyFest, Phoenix Open, RWA Open Print
Art Scholarships
Art Scholarships are offered at 13+ and 16+ (and as part of the All-Rounder Award) to exceptionally talented pupils. Applications are made through the Registrars' office.
Assessment is made by interview, a portfolio of recent work, a 3 hour observational drawing test and a written piece of research. Candidates are expected to be able to talk lucidly about their own work and their involvement in the subject outside of school lessons. (All-rounder candidates need to bring a portfolio and have an interview). ALL candidates (even internal) must submit a letter of support/reference from their Art teacher before the assessment.
For further information, click here to see a PDF version of the poster on the right.