Art/Textiles/DT Scholarships for 13+ Entry in 2023_Uppingham School

Fourth Form Art/Textiles/Design & Technology Scholarships General Information

1 Eligibility

Each year scholarships are awarded to children of exceptional talent joining the School into the Fourth Form (13+, Year 9) or joining the School at Sixth Form level (16+, Year 12). Candidates are assessed through test, examination or observation, interview and reference. Scholarship awards may be made either for evidence of a high level of attainment and promise or exceptional specialist aptitude.

Uppingham awards scholarships to candidates who show excellence in the following fields: Academic, Music, Art, Design and Technology, Sport, Drama and The Thring Award.

2 Limitations

Successful candidates should not expect to hold awards in more than one discipline. Candidates are not permitted to sit scholarships in more than two disciplines.

3 Awards and Bursaries

Uppingham is proud of its moral and charitable commitment to widening participation in the School. To do so, we use as much of our funding as we can to enable as many young people as possible to benefit from an Uppingham education. For that reason, non means-tested scholarships would not ordinarily exceed 5% of the fees. Larger scholarship awards are made on the basis of financial need, which means that any scholarship can be supplemented up to 110% of the school fees through a means-tested award.

At Uppingham a candidate may only hold one scholarship award at any one time so that they can specialise in their area of talent. This does not preclude them from participating in other areas of school life, however, the rich additional provision of each of our scholarship programmes requires pupils to manage their time judiciously within their field of expertise.

The parents of some would-be scholars may not be in immediate need of financial assistance and such parents may waive their right to emoluments. In such cases, the child’s status as a scholar is not affected, but these emoluments can then be passed to another pupil whose financial need is shown. Parents who waive their rights to emoluments can subsequently reinstate them if their circumstances change.

All candidates must be registered with the School prior to entering the scholarship process. Full details of all the scholarships outlined are available in our 13+ Scholarships and 16+ Scholarships booklets attached below. To receive a printed copy please contact Alistair Rhodes, Admissions Manager on 0044 (0) 1572 820613 or admissions@uppingham.co.uk.

4 Age Limit

Candidates will normally be under 14 on or close to 1 September 2023. In assessing merit, the ages of candidates will be taken into consideration.

Further guidance can be sought from the Head of Art, Emily Stokes on 01572 820762 (ejs@uppingham.co.uk)

Art Scholarships Summary

What does Uppingham look for in a potential Scholar?

An Art Scholar must demonstrate the ability to produce work independently. They should have a passion for creating work that relies on their own imagination and curiosity to explore new materials and artists. It is expected they have a strong command of the formal elements (e.g. tone, proportions, colour and form).

What is involved in the selection process?

A full day in the Leonardo Centre where candidates are set a number of tasks to show their ability to problem solve and sketch creative solutions. There is also an interview with the Head of Art and/or the Director of the Leonardo where candidates can show the work produced for the set task and other independently led projects that they have worked on.

What are the expectations of a Scholar?

An Art Scholar will be expected to be a presence in the Leonardo Centre, working on independently led projects and helping other pupils in the range of extra-curricular activities that take place. They should be active in looking for competitions and community projects. All Scholars will be expected to take the subject at GCSE and in the Sixth Form.

Textile Scholarships Summary

Further guidance can be sought from the Head of Textiles, Megan Boyce on 01572 820762 (mej@uppingham.co.uk)

What does Uppingham look for in a potential Scholar?

What is involved in the selection process?

A Textiles Scholar will show excellent creative and technical qualities. They will be passionate for the subject and demonstrate this through exciting research, design work and outcomes.

Candidates will experience a full day in our Leonardo centre, responding to the set task given. Here they will show their innovation and creativity when responding to a stimulus, producing exciting fashion or interior illustrations and textured fabric samples. An interview with the Head of Textiles and/or the Director of the Leonardo will also ask candidates to showcase their current work from the set tasks and other projects in their portfolio.

What are the expectations of a Scholar?

A Textiles Scholar will be expected to set high expectations for themselves for their peers to aspire to. They will be a presence in the Textiles department working on independently led projects as well as assisting with extracurricular clubs and enrichment. The Scholars will be expected to run an exciting project to be shared with other pupils. All Scholars will be expected to take this subject at GCSE and in the Sixth Form.

Further guidance can be sought from the Head of Design & Technology, Harry Harrison on 01572 820762 (hjh@uppingham.co.uk)

Design & Technology Scholarships Summary

What does Uppingham look for in a potential Scholar?

A Design Scholar must show considerable creative, holistic and problem-solving qualities in their approach to design. They should be capable of demonstrating a clear passion for the subject area with clear evidence of exciting outcomes through form and function.

What is involved in the selection process?

A full day in the Leonardo Centre where candidates are set a number of tasks to show their ability to solve problems, think creatively and explore ideas through various mediums. An interview with the Head of Design and/or the Director of the Leonardo will also allow candidates to showcase their current work from the set tasks and other independently led projects they have worked on.

What are the expectations of a Scholar?

A Design Scholar will be expected to set extremely high standards across the Leonardo for their peers to aspire to. They will be a presence within the Design department working on independently led projects as well as helping other pupils in a range of extra-curricular activities. The Scholars will also be expected to run an exciting programme for their peers to learn from. All Scholars will be expected to take the subject at GCSE and in the Sixth Form.

Assessment:

Monday 27 February 2023

Closing date for Applications: 15 January 2023

Fourth Form Art/Textiles/Design & Technology Scholarships (Year 9) Entry in 2023

1 Dates and Arrangements

The assessment will be held on Monday 27 February 2023.

If accommodation is required there are local hotels that are conveniently placed and may have rooms available. There is a comprehensive list on the School’s website, under ‘Where to Stay’.

2 Application Procedure

The application form should be completed and returned no later than 15 January 2023. A parent/guardian should complete Part A of the form, then pass it to the Head of the candidate’s school for completion and dispatch. Candidates do not need to send work in advance. All relevant material should be brought by the candidates when they attend for interview.

Please note that only serious candidates for this award should be nominated by the Head of their present school and that the application form should be sent to Uppingham by the candidate’s school.

Potential scholars are expected to achieve a strong Common Entrance pass or to perform at an equivalent level in the Common Academic Scholarship Examinations or in Uppingham’s Admissions Tests.

3 The Assessment

Scholarship in Art Set Tasks (external)

Candidates are required to complete the following two tasks and to bring these with them when they are interviewed at Uppingham.

Transforming the Boring Artists have a unique view of the world. They can find extraordinary beauty in the seemingly boring and mundane. They draw inspiration from everyday objects and events, stripping them of their ordinary functions and transforming them into works of art.

Candidates should demonstrate their own creative response to this broad subject theme. It is important that candidates create their own imagery and do not rely too heavily on images from secondary sources such as the internet. They should make some observational drawings/sketches and explore different media e.g. photography, collage, sculpture, film, printmaking or textiles. They should show how they have been inspired by artists or designers.

Independent project

Candidates should make an entirely independent piece of work and will be prepared to speak about it and what interests and stimulates them about the piece they have made.

Set Tasks (undertaken on the assessment day)

Drawing task

Candidates will be required to complete a set drawing task from direct observation using a range of media. Further information as instructions will be issued on the day.

Portfolio interview

Candidates will be interviewed and as part of this will be expected to present a portfolio of their recent work. The portfolio should show:

• Very strong drawing ability

• Evidence of ideas developed from initial concept through research to realisation

• Imaginative exploration of materials and techniques

• Painting, drawing, printing, ceramics, sculpture, collage, photography and photomontage are all possible areas of study

• Strong evidence of self-reliant and self-motivated creativity (i.e. work generated outside school art activities).

Scholarship in Textiles

Set Task (external)

Candidates will be required to complete the following set task and to bring this with them when they come to Uppingham for interview.

Self-Identity

Candidates applying for this scholarship in Textiles may choose to present a portfolio focused on Fashion, Interior, Conceptual Art, or a mixture of the three.

What represents you? Artists in any discipline will take inspiration from the world around them. Candidates should consider what represents them – is it a sport, an artist, a musician?

Conduct research into this project, this could be through your own photography, gallery visits and mood board production. Produce an array of designs responding to this theme before undertaking the production of a final outcome.

Set Task (undertaken on the assessment day)

Design task

Candidates will be presented with a design task that will examine their ability to respond to given stimulus and a fashion designer. Further information as instructions will be issued on the day.

Portfolio interview

Candidates will be interviewed and as part of this will be expected to present a portfolio of their recent work. The portfolio should show:

• Strong drawing ability - this may be by hand or digitally.

• Evidence of experimenting with different areas within textiles – fashion design, knit, printed textiles, woven textiles or digital designs could all be considered.

• A variety of different projects and experiments – some of these should be self-motivated and completed outside of the school curriculum.

Scholarship in Design & Technology

Set Task (external)

Candidates will be required to complete the following set task and to bring this with them when they come to Uppingham for interview.

Architecture Re-Design

Candidates should examine a domestic or commercial building that they feel needs a re-design, and as a result produce a model showcasing the changes.

There should be photographic evidence of the building they would like to re-design, with clear annotation stating why and what needs changing.

Candidates should produce an array of design sketches showing the redesign of the building. This should be a range of ideas (no more than five) and a final concept.

A final model must be produced showing the final re-design in a medium of choice (card, paper, mdf, plywood etc…).

Set Tasks (undertaken on the assessment day)

Design task Candidates will be presented with a design task that will examine their ability to analyse, reason, discuss and respond. Further information as instructions will be issued on the day.

Portfolio interview

Candidates will be interviewed and as part of this will be expected to present a portfolio of their recent work. The portfolio should show:

Strong sketching ability with a clear idea of creativity

• Evidence of three-dimensional work showing an awareness of different materials and manufacturing processes.

• At least one major project that shows the candidates all-round design and technical ability (design, research, model, manufacture).

Once you have completed Part A of this form, please forward the whole form to the Head of the candidate’s present school for completion and despatch.

Fourth Form: Art/Textiles/Design & Technology Scholarships Application form

Part A - To be completed by parents/guardians

One of the candidate’s parents/guardians must complete this part of the form, and then forward the whole form to the candidate’s present school, leaving plenty of time for the Head of that school to send it to Uppingham.

Parents who wish to bring their financial situation to the attention of the Headmaster of Uppingham are asked to write confidentially to him at least two weeks before the date of the examination.

Which Scholarship? (please tick box):

Art Textiles Design & Technology

I wish my son/daughter to be entered as a candidate for the forthcoming Scholarship and I intend that, if successful, he/she will join Uppingham (please delete as applicable).

Candidate’s surname: Forename(s):

Name by which usually known:

Signature of parent/guardian: Address:

..Postcode: Home phone: Work phone: Mobile: Email: Date:

Please give any connection you may have with Uppingham:

Please tell us how you heard about the Scholarship:

Are there any medical or dietary needs which the school should take into account during your child’s stay?

The Head of the candidate’s school should send both Part A and Part B to the address below. It should arrive no later than 15 January 2023.

Alistair Rhodes

Admissions Manager

Uppingham School

Uppingham

Rutland LE15 9QE

Telephone: 01572 820613

Email: admissions@uppingham.co.uk

Part B - To be completed by the Head of the candidate’s present school

Candidate’s forename and surname:

Please provide a character reference and general report, including an assessment of the candidate’s academic ability. Please comment specifically on the candidate’s ability and potential within Art/Textiles/Design & Technology. Please continue on additional paper if required.

Head’s Signature:

Please print name: .Date