Exploring Portraiture Our Year 12 Photography students delved into the rich history of portraiture at the National Portrait Gallery, analysing diverse artistic styles across three floors. During their visit, they carefully selected and examined four artworks, enhancing their research and investigation skills for portfolio development. After lunch, they joined an experimental portraiture workshop led by Marysa Dowling, exploring specific pieces and capturing portraits with various props and backgrounds. This immersive experience empowered our students to intertwine artistic expression with joyous exploration, enriching both their portfolios and their passion for the creative journey ahead.
“I learned a lot of new and useful skills and information from our visit to the NPG. I found the modern art and photography room to be the most interesting, especially because of the diversity of the pieces. We had the chance to take part in a photography workshop which focused on exploring portraiture. We got to experiment taking pictures by with using the different lights and background sets that had been set up for us. We also experimented with different colours, people, and positions when taking photos. As we rounded off the workshop we spoke about how we would use these techniques in our coursework. We came to an overall opinion that we would use more colourful lighting when necessary and that we would use a variety of poses and positions to tell the story in more detail. Overall it was an enjoyable trip that taught us how to capture portraits effectively." - Becky, Year 12 student
Exploring Fashion Icons at the V&A Year 10 Design & Technology Textiles students recently visited the Victoria and Albert Museum in South Kensington. They explored the “Gabrielle Chanel: Fashion Manifesto” exhibition, delving into the iconic work of Coco Chanel, a prominent designer of the 20th century. Chanel’s innovative use of fabrics revolutionised women’s fashion, and her designs remain contemporary today. The students also explored the museum’s fashion galleries, witnessing the evolution of clothing styles influenced by social history, women’s liberation, and advancements in materials and technology. This immersive experience provided valuable insights into the dynamic world of fashion design.
“I found it inspirational that outfits from 80 years ago are still iconic and popular, admired by the public and designers alike.” - Hasna B “It was very interesting reading about Coco Chanel’s life and her early days and things that inspired some of her work.” - Amelia B “My favourite parts were the staircase which was a replica of Chanel’s staircase in her atelier in Paris and the room which had two layers of suits and dresses on the walls as this helped me to be immersed into her world.” - Louise H
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