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We are now launching an art and design trip to New York! From the amazing art galleries of the Guggenheim and Museum of modern art, to the incredibly scenic views from the top of the rock and empire state building; New York is the ideal destination for any Art student. The Big Apple is surrounded by Art everywhere you turn, with around 1500 art galleries and more and more exhibitions appearing, you will never be short of artistic brilliance to explore.
You could even combine this art trip with our performing arts trip to New York. The home 
of Broadway is the perfect destination for dance students, music students and performing 
arts students! Pick a location below to find out more.
How about Paris? Paris offers an unparalleled experience for an art school trip with its world-renowned museums and galleries. The Louvre, housing masterpieces like the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo, allows students to explore a wide range of artistic periods and styles.
Art Trips to New York
From the amazing art galleries of the Guggenheim and Museum of Modern Art, to the incredibly scenic views from the Top of the Rock and Empire State Building; New York is the ideal destination for any Art student. The Big Apple is surrounded by Art everywhere you turn, with around 1500 art galleries and more and more exhibitions appearing, you will never be short of artistic brilliance to explore.
Not just that, but the city covers all forms of Art; there is the International Centre of Photography for the photography students, Museum of Fine Art for those with a lighter hand, and numerous TV and film studios for those wanting to discover moving images and this element of the curriculum.
Excursions
Entrance to Guggenheim Museum
Guide for walking tour of Central Park and Manhattan
Entrance to Rockefeller Center with Beam Experience
MoMA entrance
Guided tour of New York Academy of Art
See the Statue of Liberty
Learning Objectives
AQA
- Photography: for example portraiture, location photography, studio photography, experimental imagery, installation, documentary photography, photo-journalism, moving image: film, video and animation, fashion photography.Â
- Three-dimensional design: for example architectural design, sculpture, ceramics, product design, jewelry and body adornment, interior design, environmental/landscape/garden design, exhibition design, three-dimensional digital design and designs for theatre, film and television.Â
- The way sources inspire the development of ideas, relevant to fine art including:Â
- how sources relate to individual, social, historical, environmental, cultural, ethical and/or issues-based contextsÂ
- how ideas, themes, forms, feelings and concerns can inspire personally determined responses that are primarily aesthetic, intellectual or conceptualÂ
Edexcel
- Critical and contextual knowledge and understanding:Â
- A student’s ability to understand their own work critically and justify their ideas can be developed through practical visual analysis, annotation, and using the spoken word in critiques, discussions, or interviews.Â
- Students should contextualise their research and ideas, drawing inspiration from artists and designers. Students should also evaluate the art, craft, and design they study, and develop an appreciation of the impact it has on their own work and that of others.Â
- This could be in relation to evolving historical and contemporary contexts, periods, societies, environments, cultures, artistic language, situations, and issues.Â
OCR
- Develop and refine their ideas, supported by an understanding of their context and what has informed themÂ
- Develop knowledge and understanding of art, craft and design in historical and contemporary contexts, societies and cultures appropriate to their chosen area(s) of studyÂ
WJEC
- Develop their ideas through investigations informed by selecting and critically analysing sources Â
What was your #magicalmoment - "Monet's garden and students doing the graffiti on the wall in Paris".
Haileybury Almaty KZ
Case Studies
What was your #magicalmoment – ‘the beam was superb’
Tredegar school
Art Trips to Paris
Arguably the world’s most picturesque city, the French capital oozes class and culture around each of its twenty arrondissements.
A short distance from the centre of Paris lies the energetic district of Saint-Denis. Here, you’ll find the Basilica of Saint-Denis, Street Art Avenue and the Cité du Cinéma, a film studio complex and celebration of the art of cinema.
The Musée d'Orsay features Impressionist and Post-Impressionist works from artists such as Monet, Van Gogh, and Degas. These museums provide students with a deep understanding of artistic techniques, themes, and historical contexts, enriching their appreciation of art history.
Beyond the museums, Paris itself is a vibrant canvas. The street art scene in areas like Belleville and the Canal Saint-Martin showcases contemporary urban art. Visits to artist studios in Montmartre offer insights into the creative processes of famous artists like Picasso and Dali. Parisian architecture, from the Gothic Notre-Dame to the modern Centre Pompidou, offers lessons in various styles and historical significance. Combined with workshops and opportunities to sketch or paint, an art school trip to Paris immerses students in a city where art is a living, breathing part of everyday life.
Excursions
Entrance to Palace of Versailles
Guided graffiti tour and painting experience
Montparnasse Tower
Louvre entrance
Monet's Garden entrance
Bateaux Mouches River cruise with lunch
Learning Objectives
AQA
- Photography: for example portraiture, location photography, studio photography, experimental imagery, installation, documentary photography, photo-journalism, moving image: film, video and animation, fashion photography.Â
- Three-dimensional design: for example architectural design, sculpture, ceramics, product design, jewelry and body adornment, interior design, environmental/landscape/garden design, exhibition design, three-dimensional digital design and designs for theatre, film and television.Â
- The way sources inspire the development of ideas, relevant to fine art including:Â
- how sources relate to individual, social, historical, environmental, cultural, ethical and/or issues-based contextsÂ
- how ideas, themes, forms, feelings and concerns can inspire personally determined responses that are primarily aesthetic, intellectual or conceptualÂ
Edexcel
- Critical and contextual knowledge and understanding:Â
- A student’s ability to understand their own work critically and justify their ideas can be developed through practical visual analysis, annotation, and using the spoken word in critiques, discussions, or interviews.Â
- Students should contextualise their research and ideas, drawing inspiration from artists and designers. Students should also evaluate the art, craft, and design they study, and develop an appreciation of the impact it has on their own work and that of others.Â
- This could be in relation to evolving historical and contemporary contexts, periods, societies, environments, cultures, artistic language, situations, and issues.Â
OCR
- Develop and refine their ideas, supported by an understanding of their context and what has informed themÂ
- Develop knowledge and understanding of art, craft and design in historical and contemporary contexts, societies and cultures appropriate to their chosen area(s) of studyÂ
WJEC
- Develop their ideas through investigations informed by selecting and critically analysing sources Â
What was your #magicalmoment - "Monet's garden and students doing the graffiti on the wall in Paris".
Haileybury Almaty KZ
Case Studies
What was your #magicalmoment – ‘the beam was superb’
Tredegar school
