Art and Design is an excellent creative pathway to a wide range of practical and academic subjects at degree level. Many of our students progress to a one year Foundation Diploma course and then on to creative degree courses and careers. Others, use the experience of Art & Design to provide a creative balance to their other subjects.
Entry Requirements: At least a Grade 6 in Art GCSE with a grade 5 in English Language GCSE. If you have not completed a GCSE in Art you may be able to provide alternative evidence of your aptitude and enthusiasm for the subject.
Qualities and skills required: You should have experience of using art materials and processes together with some knowledge of contemporary and historical art and design. You should have a commitment to and love of the subject and feel motivated to develop your visual skills and express your ideas in working through assignments. If you have not completed a GCSE course in Art but are committed to a future in art and design, we may consider offering you a place. You would attend an interview with the Head of Department where you would need to show evidence in the form of a portfolio of work that demonstrates your genuine interest in the subject.
PLEASE NOTE:
School closes at 12.15pm on Wednesday 24th July for school holidays. Students return for the new academic year on Tuesday 3rd September.
GCSE Results will be issued at 8:30am.
Internal Offer Holders
Highgate Wood Students who hold conditional offers should enrol from 8.30am, straight after collecting your results from the Main Hall. Enrolment needs to be in person and without parents.
External Offer Holders
External students who hold conditional offers should enrol from 10am - 1pm. Please arrive via the Montenotte Road entrance. Enrolment needs to be in person and without parents.
You will need to bring the following items:
- Evidence of exam results
- Photo ID (passport, birth certificate)
- £30 book deposit
- Evidence of SEND support / Medical needs, if applicable
IF YOU HAVE NOT YET COMPLETED AN ONLINE APPLICATION AND WISH TO DO SO, THE PROCESS WILL BE OPEN ON WEDNESDAY 21ST AUGUST. EXTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST ENSURE THAT A REFERENCE FROM THEIR CURRENT SCHOOL IS UPLOADED WITH THEIR APPLICATION. APPLICATIONS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT A CURRENT SCHOOL REFERENCE.
ALL students must arrive via the Montenotte Road entrance to the school.
We will have a highly qualified careers advisor on site to provide advice, support and guidance to those who need this.
If you should have any queries or questions please email post16@hws.haringey.sch.uk