Trip to AUB Degree show 2014 The summer degree show was Open for visitors at AUB in June, Y9 and 10 Avonbourne and Harewood students were lucky enough to get An invite. We all really Enjoyed the opportunity to see An inspiring selection of Work showing The amazing range of Art based courses and Careers. Thank you AUB! Sixth form exhibition • A fantastic display of our AS and A2 students skills is on view in the reception foyer, testament to the high standards and dedication shown by our y12 and y 13 students these artworks inspire students of all ages. Results are looking very promising for August! • Work by Ancharin Jarutan below left and Chelsea Cran below right. Life drawing For the first time at Avonbourne, we are delighted to be able to offer life drawing workshops to prospective and current sixth formers. Examples of life drawing are a great addition to any Art portfolio and a real advantage at HE interviews. Well done to all those who attended, some fantastic work was produced. RBA Winners…again!! Once again Avonbourne Art students Have achieved success At a national level with work chosen by the RBA for display at The National Students Exhibition At The Mall Galleries in London. Huge congratulations to Sadie White y11(above right) and Catherine Rees y10 (Bottom left). Huge success in London! Visiting The Mall galleries in London on 8th July 2014 (1 day after the Tour de France ended their race in the same location!) for ‘The 12th National Students’ Art Exhibition’ the Art department was incredibly proud to hear that work selected represented the top 500 student artists in the country. The majority of artworks were completed by y 13 students. Sadie(y11) and Catherine(y10) were also very proud to be the only school representing Bournemouth in the entire exhibition! PTI accreditation The Art Department are now very proud members of the Princes Teaching Institute ‘Consisting of a mixture of lectures by eminent speakers, teacher led workshops and one-to-one consultations with experienced Heads of Department, participants to enhance their department's work and feed their discussion conclusions back to senior policy-makers.’ Rigorous objectives are then set by the department to ensure the highest standards are maintained within our subject area.