10+, 11+ and 13+
Applicants who do well enough in our entrance exam will be invited to attend an assessment morning. This will involve an informal interview with a member of the Art & Photography staff and there will be two practical tasks. The first task is based on observational drawing and the second task is a light based exercise. Neither task requires prior experience or preparation. Applicants are asked to bring a selection of artwork which constitutes their portfolio. There is no prescribed format or specific requirement regarding content. It is anticipated that applicants will have a diverse range of interests and experience which will be reflected in their collection of work.
16+
Students applying for an Art scholarship will have a genuine interest in art, design and/or photography and will have an informed knowledge of creativity through visits to galleries, museums, as well as a developed vocabulary from wider reading. You may have been involved in art, design and photographic activities whether through school, clubs or work produced at home. Any student applying for an Art Scholarship will be expected to study Art and/or Photography at A Level.
You should complete our online application form for an Art scholarship, outlining specific experience and achievements in the visual arts, such as extra classes or clubs attended, art competitions entered and/or won, and your specific skills and strengths.
You should be able to produce evidence of artwork that has you have completed recently. This should be presented on the interview day as a portfolio of work. Any 3D work can be photographed. You will be interviewed by a member of our Art & Photography department. There is no prescribed format or specific requirement regarding content of your portfolio but it is anticipated that you will have a diverse range of interests and experience, which will be reflected in your collection of work.