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Key Stage 5

 

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Exam Specifications

A Level Pearson Edexcel Art and Design, Photography) – Click here to see the specifications

 

We recommend students gain as much photography experience as possible. There are many galleries and exhibition spaces in London.

Here are some websites to help you plan some cultural excursions of your own.

Camden Arts Centre: https://camdenartcentre.org/

The Design Museum: https://designmuseum.org/

Tate Modern and Tate Britain: https://www.tate.org.uk/

The National Gallery: https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/

The National Portrait Gallery: https://www.npg.org.uk/

The Whitechapel Gallery: https://www.whitechapelgallery.org/

The Photographers Gallery: https://thephotographersgallery.org.uk/

The Barbican: https://www.barbican.org.uk/

The Victoria and Albert Museum: https://www.vam.ac.uk/

The Royal Academy of Arts: https://www.royalacademy.org.uk/

The Hayward Gallery and Southbank Centre venues: https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/art-exhibitions?type=art-exhibitions

There are a variety of creative self-directed learning opportunities each year for students to hone their art skills and have fun. These change each term and include access to a variety of techniques such as pottery, lino printing, painting and photography.

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Year 11 Health & Social Care students had an immersive day exploring healthcare, nursing & sport facilities @MiddlesexUni at Saracens @stonexstadium. They treated lifelike adult & child mannequins, used Oxford Medical Simulations, practiced CPR & got a taste of university life.

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Earlier this week, 15 GCSE students enjoyed a trip to London's West End to watch a captivating performance of 'A Month in the Country' at The Donmar Warehouse. The students loved the many twists in the story & it was amazing to see actors such as Sophie Okonedo on stage!

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