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

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

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

This term, our ‘Feature Artist’ is internationally renowned photographer, Irving Penn. Irving Penn was one of the twentieth century’s great photographers, known for his arresting images and his masterful coverage of multiple genres. 

At a time when photography was primarily understood as a means of communication, he approached it with an artist’s eye and expanded the creative potential of the medium, both in his professional and personal work. 

The Irving Penn Foundation houses the largest repository of Irving Penn’s work and was established to promote knowledge and understanding of the artistic legacy of Irving Penn, including the diversity of techniques, mediums and subject matter that the artist explored.  Visit www.irvingpenn.org for more information.

Miss G Morris

Head of Art & Design and Photography