Sixth Form Art and Photography students have enjoyed a day trip to London with Miss Welch and Mrs Ashman to gain inspiration for their sketchbooks and their final piece designs.

The group had a fantastic day exploring the city and visiting the Tate Modern and Saatchi Galleries and even had time to visit Covent Garden to see and photograph the street performers. For many of our students this was their first visit to London and they very much enjoyed the opportunity to see and photograph so much. A return visit will be taking place very soon to help students prepare for their exams in February.

Earlier in the month, A Level Photography students enjoyed a tour and workshop at Sunderland University with Mrs Mulryan.

Students created "photograms', (pictures produced with light-sensitive paper but without a camera) and looked around the extensive darkroom and studio facilities, which are fully equipped with professional quality cameras and lighting. They also returned inspired by the many examples of degree work that they had viewed throughout the day.