Silver Level UK Arts Award

Description

Silver Level UK Arts Award

The Silver Level UK Arts Award helps students take their creativity further by planning and completing a major independent art project in any medium they choose. Along the way, they study other artists, reflect on their own work, and take on creative leadership, like mentoring peers or contributing to exhibitions. By the end of the course, students will have a polished portfolio that shows their skills, growth, and creative vision, earning a nationally recognized qualification.

Age: 14-17

Day & Time: 7 sessions September to May on Monday 2:30-4 pm for UK Timezone for up to two 40-minute sessions with a short break in the middle.) Photography students will complete the Award items within their live class sessions, as the tutor is the same for both.

Dates are: In 2026: 7 Sep, Oct 5, 16 Nov, 14 Dec. In 2027:  18 Jan, 1 March, 5 Apr, 10 May

Location: Zoom Meeting

Tutor: Agnes Mitchell

Required Materials:  Fees, including Art Award submission fees, are included in the course price.

It is recommended that the Bronze Arts Award be obtained before moving on to the Silver Award, or that the student is at least 14 years old if they have not done any Arts Awards.

Silver Level UK Arts Award Includes:

•  Independent Creative Project – Plan, create, and curate a major body of work that shows your personal style and vision.
• Artistic Leadership and Collaboration – Lead or support a creative project for your peers or wider community.
• Reflection and Portfolio – Reflect on your creative journey, inspirations, and growth as an artist. Assemble a professional portfolio to submit for the Silver Arts Award.

Silver Level UK Arts Award Objectives and Outcomes

This course is designed for students who want to take their creativity to the next level and earn the Silver Arts Award. You’ll choose your favorite medium, such as painting, sculpture, photography, music, drama, digital art, or something unique. Then you’ll develop a larger, more independent body of work that shows your skills, vision, and creativity.

Throughout the course, you’ll explore how art can reflect truth, beauty, and the goodness of God’s creation, study inspiring artists, share your work with others, and take leadership in creative projects. By the end of the course, you’ll have a cohesive portfolio, stronger creative confidence, and a nationally recognized qualification

Silver Level UK Arts Award Topics Include:

•  Independent Creative Project – Plan, develop, and complete a major body of work in your chosen medium. Experiment with techniques, style, and storytelling to express your creative vision.
  
• Artistic Research and Inspiration – Study the work of other artists (past and present), and explore how worldview, culture, and faith influence creative expression. Reflect on how these ideas can inform and challenge your own work.
• Leadership and Collaboration – Take on a creative leadership role: mentor peers, organize a small exhibition, or contribute to a community arts project. Learn to present your ideas and support the creativity of others.
• Reflection and Portfolio Presentation – Reflect on your artistic journey, the choices you made, and what you learned along the way. Assemble a polished, professional portfolio to submit for the Silver Arts Award, demonstrating growth, skill, and creative insight.

Parents and Students, please note:

• Parents may need to support their child with their leadership project, in addition to what we do in online sessions. 
• Part of this course will involve sharing your art in class and your thought processes around it.  You will also be expected to encourage, comment on, and give feedback to other students.  This is harder for some than others, but it is an important part of the growth process.  The mutual encouragement and support will be beneficial for all.  

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God is a creative God, and we reflect him and his glory when we use our creative skills. In photography, we learn how beauty, goodness, and truth are inseparable. As our culture moves away from a foundation of truth, art holds less meaning and less awe, but from a foundation of truth and goodness, we can produce art that is full of beauty. Reflecting on the order and truth that is inherent in the Christian worldview is a springboard for the creation of art with depth, and that also incidentally carries a message of hope while not shying away from capturing the suffering that is part of the groaning creation and the human condition.

Here is a short video that explains a bit more about the Silver Level UK Arts Award.

Spaces are limited. Secure your spot today, and prepare for an unforgettable home education experience.

This course is only open to students who are currently taking Art & Design Year 1, Year 2, or Photography with Arise.  For those taking art classes elsewhere, you can join our tutor for the Bronze Arts Award qualification too. Message us at Arise@AriseHomeEducation.com for more details.