Creative Arts and Design Creative thinking runs through the Dulwich DNA. Art at Dulwich College aims to develop the visual literacy of all pupils, to enliven the academic life of the College in ways that exist beyond the art studios. Drama is offered within the curriculum to the end of Year 9 and thereafter at GCSE and Advanced level. “Devising, scripting, rehearsing and then performing the plays over two days was hard work, but enormous fun. It was undoubtedly one of my highlights of Year 7.”
Lower School boys seize every opportunity to get involved in productions and workshops, all hosted in our purpose- built theatre. Recent Lower School productions have included Matilda Jr, A Monster Calls and The Red Shoes . Lower School House Drama gives students the opportunity to develop their own directing and devising skills and has recently celebrated West End musicals and Magic and Portals. We encourage senior boys to work with younger students when developing their work. Dance is embedded in the Year 7 and 8 curriculum, with taught choreography and boys’ own creative work encouraged. Art is a popular subject in the Lower School, with boys exploring a wide range of materials in well-equipped studios. Students can experiment freely in dedicated spaces for ceramics, printmaking, Photoshop and Blender as well as drawing and painting. Through a variety of co-curricular clubs, young artists are encouraged to develop their creativity, discover new skills and find a real sense of belonging within the Art department. Design and Technology is a lively and practical subject in the Lower School where boys learn to design, make and test products with a broad range of materials. In well resourced workshops they develop confidence with tools, machinery and digital technology such as CAD and 3D printing. Co-curricular clubs, including Innovate, give pupils further chances to experiment, build personal projects and feel at home in the department. All students study our diverse, vibrant and exciting Lower School Music course which includes a mixture of practical music making, composition and theory skills. Each Year 7 student sings in Concert Choir during the Michaelmas term which culminates in a performance at Cadogan Hall as part of the Winter Concert. From Year 8 upwards students use the latest technology in our Mac suite including writing their own Blues piece using the software Logic Pro. The curriculum is enriched by an extensive co-curricular programme and all students are encouraged to further develop their musical learning in our choirs, orchestras, jazz groups, rock bands and other ensembles.
“The arts define our culture our identity and our national conversation.” Sir Peter Bazalgette OA
Creative Arts film: Art, Drama, DT and Music highlights
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