Tag: Art

Back to the Baltic

Three groups of AS /A level and GCSE Art and Photography students attended the Baltic and Side Gallery. The visits were arranged to coincide with the GCSE and A level examination paper and help support student’s development of their own ideas.  The student’s responses, attitude and reflections on the work was outstanding with some genuine …

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Fantastic Fine Artists Win Recognition

The work of three students from both AS and A Level Fine Art was entered into the annual ‘Youth Arts Exhibition’ held at Washington Arts Centre.  We are delighted that all three entrants beat tough competition and won three of the six prizes on offer from 150 entries!  The Mayor presented students with their awards …

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Illustration Workshops at CCAD

Our Fine Artists visited Cleveland College of Art and Design in Hartlepool to take part in an illustration workshop. There was also a tour of the facilities and an overview of courses on offer plus an in-depth talk from a professional illustrator who lectures at the college. The workshop was based around drawing ‘zombie style’ …

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A Snapshot of Success

Last week saw examination moderators assessing the hard work of GCSE and A Level Art & Photography students.  Seeing the completed pieces together for the first time in their showcase really outlined the talent of our budding creatives. Below is a snapshot of some of the excellent work produced this year.

Baltic Brilliance

Our current AS and A level Fine Art and Photography students ventured to the Baltic Contemporary Gallery to kick start their own investigations in support of their exam. The students showed a really positive attitude and were engaged with all aspects of the work on show. The Photography groups also visited ‘The Side’ photographic gallery …

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