Academic Subjects
Art

Art is taken by all girls until the end of Year 9 and is available as an option for GCSE. The skills and techniques involved in drawing and painting, ceramics, textiles and printmaking are explored more thoroughly as the course develops so that by GCSE and, more especially, AS/A Level, the girls are able to choose a discipline in which to specialise.

Activities associated with the Art Department include gallery visits both at home and abroad, Sixth Form life classes at the University of Hertfordshire, set designs for school drama productions, evening clubs and activities. Girls enjoy working alongside our Artist-in-Residence who specialises in all aspects of working with paper. 

History of Art is available separately at AS and A Level.

Jonathan Hills , Head of Art

Mr Jonathan Hills, BA Hons Fine Art and History of Art (Reading), MA (London), PGCE

After teaching Art and Design in several colleges and state schools, and also with some experience of advertising, illustration and art exhibitions, Jonathan took up the post of Head of Art at Queenswood in 1991.

He specialises in drawing, painting and printmaking, arranging displays of girls’ work and promoting Art throughout the school. Jonathan has been responsible for overseeing the changes to GCSE and A Level over recent years and will continue to monitor the anticipated changes in the near future.