“If I could say it in words there would be no reason to paint.” Edward Hopper The art department is a lively, popular and creative hub within Monkton. The study of art is a journey of exploration and our aim is to undertake projects that stretch the appreciation and understanding of the aesthetic, technical and conceptual aspects of art. Students undertake a program that covers many diagnostic processes as they write and develop their own projects and interests in the subject. The department is based around a studio system rather than classrooms, where each student can use any area of the building to suit their needs. Our recently extended and refurbished faculty is a spacious, purpose-built art facility which includes gallery space, textiles, 3D room, photography dark room, IT facilities for digital photography with the full Adobe Creative Suite, animation, a printmaking workshop, library and dedicated studios for Junior, GCSE and Sixth Form teaching. In the Sixth Form each student gets their own space in which to work, adding to a sense of ownership and helping their work develop in exciting ways. What will I learn? Students all work on individual projects, ‘creating visual meaning through Art by an expressive response to a personal context or social issue’. They will explore techniques as diverse as drawing, painting, printmaking, textiles, sculpture, and mixed media and photography. Sketchbooks form an integral part of the development of the work and lifedrawing classes are also part of the course.
All offers are then subject to candidates achieving a minimum of seven GCSE Grades 9 - 4 (or equivalent), together with appropriate facilitating grades in subjects related to their choice of A level subjects (see 6th Form prospectus for more information). Art is offered to candidates who demonstrate ability and interest in the subject, a grade 5 or above at GCSE, or a competent portfolio of work.
Work is assessed internally throughout the year, with weekly or twice weekly assignments. Final work is marked internally, then moderated by an external examiner in June of Year 13. There will be a termly charge for extra materials with this course.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £37,770 - £42,735 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Day £25,500 - £26,790 |
| Address | Church Lane, Monkton Combe, Bath, BA2 7HG |
“If I could say it in words there would be no reason to paint.” Edward Hopper The art department is a lively, popular and creative hub within Monkton. The study of art is a journey of exploration and our aim is to undertake projects that stretch the appreciation and understanding of the aesthetic, technical and conceptual aspects of art. Students undertake a program that covers many diagnostic processes as they write and develop their own projects and interests in the subject. The department is based around a studio system rather than classrooms, where each student can use any area of the building to suit their needs. Our recently extended and refurbished faculty is a spacious, purpose-built art facility which includes gallery space, textiles, 3D room, photography dark room, IT facilities for digital photography with the full Adobe Creative Suite, animation, a printmaking workshop, library and dedicated studios for Junior, GCSE and Sixth Form teaching. In the Sixth Form each student gets their own space in which to work, adding to a sense of ownership and helping their work develop in exciting ways. What will I learn? Students all work on individual projects, ‘creating visual meaning through Art by an expressive response to a personal context or social issue’. They will explore techniques as diverse as drawing, painting, printmaking, textiles, sculpture, and mixed media and photography. Sketchbooks form an integral part of the development of the work and lifedrawing classes are also part of the course.
All offers are then subject to candidates achieving a minimum of seven GCSE Grades 9 - 4 (or equivalent), together with appropriate facilitating grades in subjects related to their choice of A level subjects (see 6th Form prospectus for more information). Art is offered to candidates who demonstrate ability and interest in the subject, a grade 5 or above at GCSE, or a competent portfolio of work.
Work is assessed internally throughout the year, with weekly or twice weekly assignments. Final work is marked internally, then moderated by an external examiner in June of Year 13. There will be a termly charge for extra materials with this course.