Please make sure you check out the first edition of the Creative Industries E-Magazine, accessible from the Art Department's website, under 'Enrichment' and then 'Creative Industries Group'. The girls have worked very independently to produce an exciting edition that deals with pioneering technology in the Creative Industries. 

http://saintaugustinesprioryart.weebly.com/e-magazine.html 

You can also follow their experiences on their blog, also accessible from the website or by clicking the link below:

http://sapcig.blogspot.co.uk
 
Please let us know your thoughts.

London is very privileged to be hosting a free show of James Turrell's light installations. The works incorporate beautiful and ephemeral use of light and colour, unitising space and technology in their making. James Turrell is an American artist that takes inspiration from Quaker Meeting Houses and creates wonderfully atmospheric spaces that encourage contemplation and tranquility. If you see one show this year, make it this one!

http://www.pacegallery.com/london/exhibitions/12614/james-turrell

A Level Photography students enjoyed a visit to The Photographer's Gallery near Oxford Circus. Observing the work of David Lynch, Andy Warhol and William Burroughs gave students the opportunity to consider camera techniques, presentation skills and subject matter that may impact on the development of their exam brief. Students also experienced the gallery's own Camera Obscura and interacted with pioneering digital media. This vista was followed up with a stroll down Cork Street, visiting smaller galleries with a wide range of artworks of varying disciplines.

Examination students had an enriching visit to the Tate Britain where they studied the wonderful works of British artists from the 16th century until now. Having the opportunity to study artwork up close and not through a computer screen is tremendously important as scale, texture, detail and colour can clearly be studied and considered. Students took this opportunity to aid the development of ideas for newly set exam themes.

Well done to all those involved in the Smike set design after-school art club. The girls have been dedicated to completing some excellent backdrops for the Upper 4 Drama performance, 'Smike'. The performance runs at the school from the 25th-26th of February. Good Luck to all those taking part!

Last chance to see contemporary photographic portraiture at the National Portrait Gallery. The exhibition ends on the 9th February and concession price is £2. Younger photographers please be aware that there is nudity in some photos so ask permission from parents before going.

http://www.npg.org.uk/photoprize1/site13/index.php

This 2014 exam themes for Edexcel are listed below:

GCSE Art and Design: 'Order and Disorder'

AS-Level Art and Design and Photography: 'Earth, Fire, Wind and Water'

A-Level Art and Design and Photography: 'Growth and Evolution'

The new student areas have resources ready for you to use!