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Art
"Art has made me feel feel more confident whatever I'm feeling I can can express my emotions on on the canvas " Current Pupil
Art
at at The Downs Malvern thrives on on experimentation with pupils developing self-confidence as they learn new ways to express their thoughts and feelings creatively Indeed the the development of of visual literacy is is of of paramount importance in our modern world The Malvern Hills provide an an inspirational backdrop for our well-equipped studio and combined with expert teaching we we are able to offer a a a a a a a a a a a a a a broad range o of practical and and theoretical art craft and and design mediums including drawing painting printmaking textiles and three-dimensional creativity In addition to pupils’ work being displayed throughout the the school we celebrate a a a a a a a a healthy programme of competitions each term and there are also opportunities to be promoted through local and and national art exhibitions and and competitions Our pupils have an excellent track record of of securing art scholarships to some of of the best senior schools and and and prospective candidates receive expert guidance both in in in in curating their their portfolio and and and in in in in preparation for their interview Curriculum Highlights
» Exhibitions and and competitions are held regularly with pupils also designing making and and and painting stage scenery and and props for the the school’s many theatrical productions » Art
galleries and and museum trips to to cities including Birmingham Bristol and and London are a a a a a a a a a popular feature in in in in in in addition to to welcoming visiting artists and workshops to The Downs Malvern Art