One of the artists being studied by key stage 3 is Chuck Close. We are amazed by the detail and precision needed to produce work like this.

Looking at the printmaking artist James Green, key stage 3 students have use hand rendered and computer rendered images to produce these final images.
Images are up in the art rooms but in case you don't make it, here are some wonderful examples.

A reminder to all GCSE art students your exam is this week
Thursday 21st March. Your second 5 hours will be Thursday March 28th. 8:30 start in the art department on both days.
Please see your class teacher for any further information
Key stage 3 have made some wonderful assemblage boxes based on identity. They have been put up around the art rooms but we've added some to our blog so that you can see them in detail
Well done to all students on this project, they look fantastic!
Photshop is just another way of layering. Layering was orignally done in print. Here's the artist we have been using for our photoshop images.
Our hardworking GCSE students have produced some inspiring work based on their themes of natural forms, and independent study.
This work will be up for the exhibition at the end of the year but here's a sneak peek!
Our Year 9 GCSE student have been developing their skills in printmaking over the past half term.
Their work will go on display for our end of year exhibition but here's a quick look at how they're getting on.