Visual Arts Awards : Art / Photography (9+, 11+, 13+ & 16+)
Visual Arts Awards : Art / Photography (9+, 11+, 13+ & 16+):
All candidates will be expected to attend an interview with the Head of Art or member of the Art Department.
11+ Art candidates should bring with them:
- A portfolio with a minimum 4 pieces of work, with additional work done independently.
- A sketchbook, showing development of ideas and work from primary sources.
The interview procedure will include a 30 minute observation drawing exercise which will be sat in school prior to the interview.
13+, 14+ and 16+ Art candidates should bring with them:
- A portfolio of minimum 6 pieces of work together with samples of independent work.
- A sketchbook, giving a clear indication of the development of ideas and work from primary sources.
- An example of an artist’s work that interests them or has inspired their own work, and be prepared to talk about them.
The interview procedure will include a 1 hour observation drawing exercise which will be sat in school prior to the interview.
16+ Photography candidates should bring with them:
- A portfolio of colour and black & white prints (minimum 6 images covering different subject matter and different formats)
- An example of a photographer’s work that interests them or who has inspired their own work.
Candidates will also be required to complete a set photographic task, to be undertaken prior to interview.
The maximum award given to scholars will be 50% of the fees.