The central aim of Arts education at the Latymer School is to offer our students a broad range of experiences and opportunities, irrespective of ability. Involvement in the Arts can extend and deepen the capacity to learn about oneself through individual expression. Students develop perceptiveness and gain an insight into every aspect of life and the world around them by considering topics as broad as nature, politics, and history in relation to art. As a department we seek to encourage creativity by encouraging students to respond imaginatively to tasks that do not have a defined ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ answer. The Art Department is staffed by highly skilled teachers, who are progressive, dynamic and share a common ethos. We work as a team but draw on each individual member’s specific experience to provide students with a varied skill set, from painting and printmaking to pottery and sculpture. In doing this, we aim to foster a creative and engaging learning environment, where students feel confident to work both collaboratively and independently. Learning in the Art Department is not limited to the classroom - each year we organise visits to galleries and museums, art study trips, and artists' workshops. In doing this we hope to inspire an interest in the subject outside of school. As a result, many of our A Level students choose to study Art to Degree or Foundation level. Following on from GCSE, students are encouraged to explore and develop their own individual artistic style further at A Level. Young people are given autonomy over the themes they choose, how they interpret specified briefs, and how they approach projects. Having accumulated a wealth of knowledge on a wide range of media throughout their education, students are trusted to make informed choices regarding the materials they use and how they use them. While the valuable input of staff is often appreciated, students are endowed with the confidence to experiment and make bold artistic choices.
6 GCSE's at Grade 7 or above, or Grade A or above.
Personal investigation: students must create a project based on their own starting point. Externally-set assignment: students have eight weeks preparation time to work on this assignment before completing a 15-hour exam.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Enfield |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Haselbury Road, London, N9 9TN |
The central aim of Arts education at the Latymer School is to offer our students a broad range of experiences and opportunities, irrespective of ability. Involvement in the Arts can extend and deepen the capacity to learn about oneself through individual expression. Students develop perceptiveness and gain an insight into every aspect of life and the world around them by considering topics as broad as nature, politics, and history in relation to art. As a department we seek to encourage creativity by encouraging students to respond imaginatively to tasks that do not have a defined ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ answer. The Art Department is staffed by highly skilled teachers, who are progressive, dynamic and share a common ethos. We work as a team but draw on each individual member’s specific experience to provide students with a varied skill set, from painting and printmaking to pottery and sculpture. In doing this, we aim to foster a creative and engaging learning environment, where students feel confident to work both collaboratively and independently. Learning in the Art Department is not limited to the classroom - each year we organise visits to galleries and museums, art study trips, and artists' workshops. In doing this we hope to inspire an interest in the subject outside of school. As a result, many of our A Level students choose to study Art to Degree or Foundation level. Following on from GCSE, students are encouraged to explore and develop their own individual artistic style further at A Level. Young people are given autonomy over the themes they choose, how they interpret specified briefs, and how they approach projects. Having accumulated a wealth of knowledge on a wide range of media throughout their education, students are trusted to make informed choices regarding the materials they use and how they use them. While the valuable input of staff is often appreciated, students are endowed with the confidence to experiment and make bold artistic choices.
6 GCSE's at Grade 7 or above, or Grade A or above.
Personal investigation: students must create a project based on their own starting point. Externally-set assignment: students have eight weeks preparation time to work on this assignment before completing a 15-hour exam.
