Welcome from Candy & Emmy
We had a very successful Open Day this week with families visiting Fine Arts at 2.30 and 5 pm. They were given introductory talks with video footage in The Law Theatre, followed by student-led visits to classes in progress (at 2.30) and discussions with subject tutors (5 pm). Our Year 9 student, Katie, introduced the talks with lovely piano recitals. The theatre was full for both talks and our visitors very much enjoyed their introduction to Fine Arts.
Enrichment Talks
On Tuesday, Candy will give a talk on the artist Charlotte Salomon and her masterpiece Life? or Theatre? She made it between 1940 and 1942, and it is a unique blend of painting, text, and theatricality, making it perhaps the first example of the graphic novel. Charlotte Salomon, a German-Jewish artist, made it shortly before she was deported and killed in Auschwitz aged 26.
Year 12 Trip to Marie Antoinette Exhibition
On Wednesday, our Year 12s enjoyed an inspiring trip to the Marie Antoinette exhibition at the V&A with their Fashion & Textiles teachers Jo and Kerri. The exhibition allowed them to step into Marie Antoinette’s world of lustrous gowns and elaborate lifestyle! The visit visually enriched their contextual studies in a creative way, and provided stimulating
class discussions back at college.
Upcoming Trips
Next Wednesday, the sixth form students are going to see a production of Lost Atoms at The Lyric Hammersmith Theatre; a play produced by Frantic Assembly and directed by Anna Jordan.
The plot is a timeless story which explores how love shapes our lives and how we remember it. Frantic Assembly use physicality as a language to convey emotions and narratives; focusing on movement and expression to highlight themes and ideas. With five-star reviews, the performance promises to be a highly effective piece of theatre.
Congratulations to our Year 9 student, Katie
We are so proud of Katie Romanenko, Year 9, who recently achieved a distinction in ABRSM Grade 8 piano. Katie started to play piano 7 years ago and after 3 months had her first concert in her Russian music school. Katie attends Junior Trinity Laban music school on Saturdays and is an active participant of extra-curricular music at HFAC.
Summer Courses
Our Summer Programme runs from Monday 13th July to Friday 7th August and offers a range of inspiring two-week courses for students aged 12–19. These include Portfolio Preparation for aspiring art and design students, Preparation for Drama School for those considering actor training, and Art & Design for Aspiring Artists for younger creatives, all combining practical tuition, professional guidance and opportunities to showcase work at the end of the course. Courses are available in person and online, include all materials, and are now open for applications. More information here.
International Visits from Spain and Portugal
We were delighted to welcome a delegation of IT representatives from Spain and Portugal to Fine Arts this term. They experienced firsthand how our departments blend traditional analogue art with cutting‑edge digital disciplines including Media Studies, Music Technology, and Graphic Design. Their visit included a talk from Candy about the culture of Fine Arts and an inspiring talk from Jonny, showcasing the innovative technology embedded within our Music Technology A‑Level.
