Undergraduate Studies THE ARTS
THE ARTS AT KING’S PREP
Here at Angels Undergraduate we pride ourselves on our outstanding arts teaching and facilities.
Each of these departments benefit from their own specialist areas within the university, including exceptional, purpose-built facilities such as a wonderful Arts Centre, individual music practice rooms, and dedicated equipment and rooms for art and design technology.
Of course, we also have outstanding staff. Each department has a specialist lecturer with infectious enthusiasm and passion for their specific arts field. The music department also offers additional lessons with extra staff for a wide variety of instruments, while drama benefits from our committed speech and drama instructor.
ART
We run a specialist Art Group for Foundation Year and 8 and we also run an Arts Week for the students and are delighted to welcome visiting artists for these events.
MUSIC
We offer a full and varied programme of musical opportunities.
Students can join our university choir by audition from Foundation Year. In addition to our main choir, we also offer Pyrland Choir, which is open to all students in Years 3, 4, and 5.
There are plenty of music groups to participate in – Jazz Group, Guitar Group and College Music to name a few.
Our Formal Autumn and Spring concerts are very popular and provide a wonderful showcase for our musicians. Students can also perform at a prizegiving event and a programme of smaller informal concerts. Students also take part in the annual carol service as well as the University Big Band Day with University.
DRAMA
students in Foundation Year, Foundation Year, and Foundation Year and 8 participate in performances, giving them the chance to showcase their skills in front of an audience.
Recent productions include Peter Pan, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Oliver, and The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.
DANCE
Students also have the opportunity to study ballet, and enjoy learning flamenco dancing in Arts Week.
DESIGN TECHNOLOGY
Design Technology is an inherently creative subject, allowing students to develop and bring their own ideas to life. In a world where instant gratification is often just a click away, the empowerment that comes from designing and making something unique is immeasurable
Learning skills in this area is a great opportunity for students who benefit from a Specialist DT Group for Foundation Year and Foundation Year. We also run cookery sessions on Saturday mornings.