Edinburgh Academy -Art at The Academy

Inspiration and delivery

Art is a particular strength of the curriculum and the life of the Academy. Examples of work by students are to be found everywhere around the grounds, corridors and public rooms. A major presentation of work always forms part of the Academy's end of year Exhibition.

A number of students every year join The Academy sixth form with as their primary objective the opportunity to study fine art with our inspirational staff. There are two art scholarships awarded each year, one for entry at sixth year and one for entry to the geits. The report from the previous school, actual or predicted examination results and interview are the key elements of entry to the upper years. We would normally expect pupils moving into our Sixth Form to have at least 5 good GCSE or Standard Grade results.

Gallery - click thumbnails to see examples

About the ART DEPARTMENT

Staff

There are three full-time art teachers as well as an artist in residence, a technician and a part time potter. All the staff bring a wide range of expertise to the school and have strong links with the art and design world, exhibiting their own work, inviting guests into the school and visiting studios and galleries. In recent years there have been artists in residence whose specialities have been in painting, photography and textiles.

Facilities

art work The department has specialist facilities for sculpture, print making pottery and photography.

In addition we have a resource/lecture room with slide and digital projection facilities where pupils can go for reference books, internet use, scanning and photocopying or use the computers to develop their work.

A-Level Students

statue A Level students have their own dedicated studio space and are encouraged to develop their own personal styles in a variety of different mediums.

Life Drawing

life class Life drawing classes are run on two evenings of the week with pupils from other schools and adults joining in as well.

Art Activities

project work Held after school on most days, these allow pupils to continue projects and paintings that they are doing in lesson time.

The Pottery room is also available after school, for wheel throwing and sculpting.

Art Expeditions

Paris trip Workshops in specialist areas are organised and trips both abroad and within the UK are an important part of the course.

In addition there are several weekend activities throughout the year including animation and photography.

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