Curriculum - Art
Welcome to the Art Department
The work a pupil will undertake in Art is based on recognising the universal human need for visual communication. Central to this challenge is our commitment to provide an environment in which pupils will develop aesthetic skills and the ability to express themselves artistically.
Pupils are introduced to a variety of media and techniques intended to develop, challenge, enhance and contribute to creative thinking, problem solving and individual expression.
Pupils also will experience the wonders of more modern techniques including photography and ICT.
We seek to engage pupils at all levels of ability and are proud of the inclusive environment that we have created within the Art Area. Our pupils achieve with a sense of purpose and commitment that prepares them well for further study in the Arts.
Art Department Latest News Update
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A year of hard work and determination finally pays off for a team of talented Swanmore pupils
Last year the art department was approached to design and paint a mural for the side of A Block. The mural was commissioned by the College and themed around the Language Department. |
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Above: The team of pupils working on the mural
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Designed by Rachel Neill and ex-Swanmore pupil Maddy Dunlop and together with Charlotte Bruce, Sophie Steel, Fiona Ward, Grace Bedford and Beth Dingley the design was brought to life.
The team of then Year 9 girls dedicated an hour every Tuesday and Thursday after college to work on the mural for the entire year. The final outcome is a testament to the hard work, dedication, team work and amazing passion the girls have shown for the last year and they should be exceedingly proud of their achievement.
The mural could not have been completed without the creative help of Mrs Dawson, our art department technician and the site team, who provided the boards primed and ready to paint and who installed the boards in there current location. So a massive thanks to you all.
Miss Oswald |
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Art Enrichment Drawing Workshop with Ali Eales |
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In July, artist Ali Eales came to visit Swanmore to work with selected pupils to engage their creative minds. Drawing activities included Blind drawing, wrong handed drawing and a visual interpretation of Chinese whispers. The day was enjoyed by all. |
Holocaust Memorial Pebble Mural |
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A Holocaust Memorial Pebble Mural has been commissioned by Mrs Barker, Head of Attenborough House.
Pupils from the Key Stage 3 Art Club, held on Tuesday's after college, started to work on the project but
unfortunately it has had to be postponed due to the adverse weather conditions.
The mural has now been completed and can be found outside of R Block. |
Youth Hope and Dreams - Wednesday 28 April - Wednesday 5 May 2010
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Pupils from the College have the opportunity to submit their artwork to be displayed in the fantastic setting of St John's House, Winchester between Wednesday 28 April and May 2010. Details to follow.
Youth Hopes and Dreams is a creative explosion of art by young people for young people – an event to showcase young people’s talents in art, drama, film-making, sculpture, music, the written word, or any other means of expression.
This is an exhibition open to the public, running for a week from 28th April to 5th May 2010. As well as a large exhibition of youth art, there will be multimedia areas and hands-on activities for visitors to explore their own creative side. |
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St John's House
Winchester
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Inspiration
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