Year 11 Photographers have concluded their Compent 2 Exams this term. Preparing since January 2023, they have worked exceptionally hard and have made a fantastic effort in their 10 hour practical assignment. Here are some of their outcomes. All student portfolios can be seen live through our Art & Photography website: https://gmorris85penworthamgirls.weebly.com/
Miss Morris
Lead Teacher of Art and Photography
This year, our school has been invited to to be part of the Lancashire Photography Festival and as part of this event, there will be a free photography exhibition held at Penwortham Girls.
Launching in Preston in June 2023, Lancashire Photography Festival will be the UK’s largest outdoor photography festival with hundreds of images on display by some of the world’s leading photographers.
As part of the engagement program, we would like to get as many budding photographers involved as possible. So, as part of this, the Arts Council England have fully funded the project so that these photography exhibitions can been seen in school free of charge.
Over the Summer term there will be 20 A3-size images displayed in school to coincide with the Festival of Performance and Arts. We will be exhibiting ‘Winners! – award-winning images from Preston Photographic Society.’
Lancashire Photography Festival takes place from June to September. More information about the festival can be found at https://enjoyshow.co.uk/lancashire-photography-festival/
Miss Morris
Lead Teacher of Art and Photography
As part of our GCSE Photography coursework, students have been learning about non-camera photography and have been researching the work of botanist Anna Atkins and Man Ray’s extensive range of photograms. Using pressed natural forms and acetate negatives, we have been experimenting with the process of cyanotypes.
Here are some examples of our work so far:
Miss Morris
Head of Art, Design and Photography
On the 3rd March 2023, to celebrate STEM fortnight, we invited all of Year 7 to join us at the Blue Planet Aquarium. This educational experience included classroom workshops, diver talks and the opportunity to view a range of marine forms in preparation for our Art & Design Unit 2 Sculpture Project (Coral Reef).
Throughout the day, students were able to participate in a wide range of activities, looking at textures and learning about the biodiversity in our precious Coral Reef habitats. Environmental issues were also discussed and students explored ways of protecting our marine areas.
It is aimed that over the following months, Year 7 will use this visit as a useful reference source for observational drawing and textural clay sculptures. We look forward to sharing examples of our student’s work later this academic year.
Miss Morris
Head of Art, Design and Photography
As part of the Year 7 Art Scheme of Learning, we have covered the work of Sarah Graham and her hyper-realistic approach to oil painting.
Sarah Graham is a British painter and has exhibited at independent galleries and art fairs across the UK and overseas.
Sarah often uses bright and vivid subject matter such as lollipops, confectionary and toys to create her beautiful canvases. Embracing technology, she often records her paintings using time-lapse photography.
These fascinating videos are available to watch online:
Miss Morris
Head of Art & Design and Photography
For the first time in 3 years, due to the pandemic, our GCSE Art and Design and Photography exams will recommence with the preparatory phase starting from January 2023.
All our Year 11 students have been briefed on the 7 starting points in the papers and are about to embark on 4 months of developing their projects ready for their 10 hour exams in late April. We wish all our Year 11 students the best of luck as they begin their research.
Miss Morris
Head of Art & Design and Photography
As part of the Red Rose Teaching Alliance and the University of Cumbria, we are delighted to welcome Miss Williams to the subject of Art & Design within the CAT Faculty.
Miss Williams, who has a background in creative textiles, is looking forward to inspiring the next generation with her knowledge and passion for Art and Design. She has thoroughly enjoyed her first teaching placement at Bishop Rawstorne and is very excited to join Penwortham Girls’ High School and getting to know the staff and students.
Miss Morris
Head of Art & Design and Photography
On Monday 5th December, 14 GCSE Design & Technology, Art and Photography students visited Newman College to take part in a range of Textiles, Art and Photography workshops. They learnt all about the courses available and got to experience some of the techniques and skills which they can develop whilst studying A-levels and BTECs at Newman College. A massive thanks to past PGHS student, Chloe Forshaw, who is currently in her second year of her Art & Design BTEC at Newman College. Chloe shared her amazing work and discussed her experience at Newman, as well as the path she has chosen to take since leaving PGHS.
Mrs R Freer
Curriculum Lead for Technology
This term, our Year 11 GCSE Photography students completed their 5-hour mock exams, working diligently to finalise their Component 1 coursework. The focus this year is on the digital creative process of ‘Multi Exposure.’ A variety of creative prints were produced to an excellent standard. Examples of their work can be seen below. Well done, Year 11!
Miss Morris
Head of Art Design & Photography
Our Literature and Languages Festival took place from 10th October to the 21st October. A variety of activities, competitions and events took place and it was a huge success. Please click the link below to view the newsletter articles about the festival.
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Literature and Languages Festival Newsletter – Friday 4th November 2022
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