Art / Textiles / Photography
KS3 Teaching

Art is a visual communication and expression of ideas using many different practical skills and media. The aim at Hurst Lodge is to foster a breadth and depth of study, allowing pupils of differing strengths and interests to develop imaginative and individual work. Freedom of choice and independent thinking are encouraged throughout Years 7 to 13.

Schemes of work are designed to respond to pupils growing interests and opportunities arising from gallery visits or current exhibitions. Students are able to visit and take inspiration from our A Level and GCSE exhibitions within the school environment. This flexibility produces a high standard of work by engaging students in their own learning process. Some will always need more guidance in their choice of media or subject. Some however have the maturity to develop more ambitious working practices independently from KS3 and this is always encouraged.

At KS3, drawing from direct observation in a wide range of media forms an important part of each unit. From studying the work of artists, craftspeople, designers and different cultures, students can develop their own work into a final outcome and learn to express concepts in a fluent visual manner. The skills learned in these years prepare those who choose to take Art, Photography or Textiles GCSE in Year 10.
The number of Year 9 students opting for GCSE Photography has substantially increased in recent years. The department now has internet and digital resources as well as a fully equipped black and white chemical darkroom.

We continue to enter KS3 students for the Independent Schools Association Art Competition every year, and have won a number of prizes. The independent thinking and original ideas coming from the Hurst Lodge students were very evident in this success.

Art/Photography/Textile Students - Tracking:

2004

Olivia Chan - Chelsea College of Art

2005

Queenie Lau - Central St Martins Foundation Course (also offered University of Kingston)

2006 - BA Graphics London College of Communications

2009 - Designer with Estee Lauder, London

Chloe Bosher - Surrey Institute (Farnham) Foundation Course

2006 - BA Fashion/Marketing Nottingham Trent

2007

Gemma Clapton - Central St Martins Foundation Course (also offered Kingston College of Art)

2008 Chelsea School of Art BA Interior Design

Rosa Tang - Byam Shaw Art and Architecture Foundation Course

2008 - University of East London, BSC Hons Architecture

2008

Amy Jenkins - London College of Fashion Art Foundation Course (also offered Epsom)

2009

Phillipa Tucker - Epsom College of Art Foundation Course (also offered Chelsea School of Art)

2010

Sophie Pikus - offered Epsom College of Art, awaiting response from Central St Martins, University of Kingston and Oxford Brookes for Art Foundation Course 2010 - 2011

Page last updated on: 12 Apr 2010