Art

Highgate believes art is for everyone and through enabling creativity, pupils learn about themselves, the world around them and gain important life-skills. Art is taught in form groups up to Year 8, and in smaller groups from Year 9, with the option to study GCSE Art and Design from Year 10.

In the Sixth Form, we offer two A Levels – Fine Art and Interdisciplinary Design – with many students applying to degree and foundation courses, from fine art to fashion. In preparation for further study, we support sixth formers in the development of their creative portfolios.

Our Art Department is located in the Mills Centre with its light and airy studios and a designated gallery space to exhibit work. State-of-the-art facilities and equipment allow pupils to explore a wide range of disciplines, including painting, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, photography and film-making, as well as an IT suite for graphics and computer aided design. The studios are open at lunchtimes and after school for pupils to continue to make work with supervision from staff.