Art is an expressive and visual form of communication. At Berkhamsted School we work with each student to help them explore and develop their own voice. At the centre of our teaching is drawing, since this is always the artist’s first point of inquiry and so it an expectation that our Sixth Form Art students draw throughout all stages of the course. The department runs regular life drawing sessions for the Y12 and Y13 students to help develop this skill, and we strongly recommend regular attendance at these and after school Open Studio sessions. Gallery visits to London, both organised and independent, are also an essential part of the program.
Pupils will be required to have gained a 6 or above in GCSE Art & Design or to produce a portfolio of work to provide evidence of sufficient aptitude for the subject. The Head of Art will make a decision on a student’s suitability for the course based on this portfolio. The A Level course is designed in the first year to develop those skills and practices learnt at GCSE. The second year builds upon the creative thinking and technical skills acquired in Y12, allowing for greater maturity and depth of study. This is a very broad specification which will allow students to explore visual language in a full range of disciplines including textiles, graphics and photography.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £34,650 - £41,310 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £20,700 - £25,275 |
| Address | Overton House, 133 High Street, Berkhamsted, HP4 2DJ |
Art is an expressive and visual form of communication. At Berkhamsted School we work with each student to help them explore and develop their own voice. At the centre of our teaching is drawing, since this is always the artist’s first point of inquiry and so it an expectation that our Sixth Form Art students draw throughout all stages of the course. The department runs regular life drawing sessions for the Y12 and Y13 students to help develop this skill, and we strongly recommend regular attendance at these and after school Open Studio sessions. Gallery visits to London, both organised and independent, are also an essential part of the program.
Pupils will be required to have gained a 6 or above in GCSE Art & Design or to produce a portfolio of work to provide evidence of sufficient aptitude for the subject. The Head of Art will make a decision on a student’s suitability for the course based on this portfolio. The A Level course is designed in the first year to develop those skills and practices learnt at GCSE. The second year builds upon the creative thinking and technical skills acquired in Y12, allowing for greater maturity and depth of study. This is a very broad specification which will allow students to explore visual language in a full range of disciplines including textiles, graphics and photography.