Art and Digital Design | Teenagers: Oxford | St Clare's, Oxford

Explore and develop creative art and digital design techniques in our purpose-built art studio complete with dark room, printing press and a wide range of resources. Be inspired by Oxford’s historical and contemporary architecture, museums and art galleries. Showcase learning through the creation of artwork for an exhibition.

Studio-time: You will be able to dedicate whole mornings or afternoons to work on your projects whilst benefiting from the advice and guidance of our teachers.

New techniques: You will have the opportunity to learn and develop a wide range of artistic techniques including:

• darkroom and digital photographing, editing, and displaying
• 2D drawing, painting, printmaking, illustrating, designing, and exhibiting
• 3D textiles, fashion and casting

Exhibition

You will work towards the final Friday when you will present your work at an exhibition for your classmates.

Study Visits and Guest Speakers

Find inspiration in local art galleries and museums, with study visits including the Ashmolean Museum, the Museum of Modern Art Oxford, and the North Wall Gallery.

Careers Advice Session

Our Art & Digital Design course includes a dedicated Careers Advice session, where students meet with our experienced University and Career Counsellors to explore future pathways, university options, and career opportunities. This guidance helps students make informed decisions and plan their next steps with confidence.

Modern Art Oxford

Our Art & Digital Design course also includes a unique relationship with Modern Art Oxford. Students take part in curator-led tours of current exhibitions, hearing directly from the team behind the shows about the decisions that shaped them and having the opportunity to put their own questions to professionals working in the field. 

On the final exhibition day, a member of the Modern Art Oxford team joins the judging panel to offer students expert, industry-informed feedback on their own work. This connection to the professional art world gives students a genuine insight into creative careers and the transferable skills that underpin them.