History of Art is an ambitious and highly exciting subject. We live in an increasingly visual world and global society, and History of Art will equip pupils with the tools to decipher the meanings of images and to find significant links between different cultures and periods of history. Westminster offers an excellent opportunity to study History of Art in unique surroundings in the centre of London. Pupils frequently visit major collections such as the Tate Galleries, The National Gallery, the V&A, the British Museum, The Wallace Collection and the Royal Academy of Arts (RA), to bring the history of painting, architecture and sculpture to life. All members of the department are specialists and have previously worked in commercial galleries and museums.
Offers of places will be sent out in December. Some candidates will be placed on a waiting list, and these candidates will be contacted if they are going to be offered a place. The offer of a place is conditional on a candidate achieving a minimum of eight (I)GCSE passes at A / 7 grade, of which at least four are at A* / 8-9 in the subjects to be studied at A Level. There are no subject requirements to study History of Art at A Level. This subject is, however, recommended to those who enjoy History, English and Philosophy but who also wish to explore visual culture and language. It is equally enjoyable for linguists, classicists and artists and combines well with most other subjects. Indeed, a typically forensic approach to observation and research taken by scientists is of great value in History of Art.
Pupils are not expected to have prior knowledge of the subject for the entrance examination, just a thirst for the subject. Pupils are asked to compare images and write a brief essay either about an exhibition they have seen or a response to a given article. We are looking for clarity of thought, enthusiasm and visual awareness.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Westminster |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £49,518 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £34,299 - £37,485; |
| Address | Little Dean's Yard, London, SW1P 3PF |
History of Art is an ambitious and highly exciting subject. We live in an increasingly visual world and global society, and History of Art will equip pupils with the tools to decipher the meanings of images and to find significant links between different cultures and periods of history. Westminster offers an excellent opportunity to study History of Art in unique surroundings in the centre of London. Pupils frequently visit major collections such as the Tate Galleries, The National Gallery, the V&A, the British Museum, The Wallace Collection and the Royal Academy of Arts (RA), to bring the history of painting, architecture and sculpture to life. All members of the department are specialists and have previously worked in commercial galleries and museums.
Offers of places will be sent out in December. Some candidates will be placed on a waiting list, and these candidates will be contacted if they are going to be offered a place. The offer of a place is conditional on a candidate achieving a minimum of eight (I)GCSE passes at A / 7 grade, of which at least four are at A* / 8-9 in the subjects to be studied at A Level. There are no subject requirements to study History of Art at A Level. This subject is, however, recommended to those who enjoy History, English and Philosophy but who also wish to explore visual culture and language. It is equally enjoyable for linguists, classicists and artists and combines well with most other subjects. Indeed, a typically forensic approach to observation and research taken by scientists is of great value in History of Art.
Pupils are not expected to have prior knowledge of the subject for the entrance examination, just a thirst for the subject. Pupils are asked to compare images and write a brief essay either about an exhibition they have seen or a response to a given article. We are looking for clarity of thought, enthusiasm and visual awareness.