零基础也能进顶尖艺术名校中央圣马丁学院?德威学子讲述他的逆袭之路 | Benson Admitted Into CSM
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德威学子喜获圣马丁学院录取
Benson Y. 苏州德威国际高中2019届毕业生
收获中央圣马丁艺术与设计学院录取
Benson Y.是苏州德威国际高中2019届毕业生,已经收获中央圣马丁艺术与设计学院(Central Saint Martins)建筑设计专业录取。除此之外,Benson还收获了来自金斯顿大学(Kingston University)、曼彻斯特大学(The University of Manchester)以及诺丁汉大学(The University of Nottingham)的录取。
伦敦中央圣马丁学院
伦敦中央圣马丁学院 ( 英文名:Central Saint Martins) 是英国一所著名的艺术与设计学院,属于伦敦艺术大学的一部分,世界四大时装设计学院之一。位于伦敦市中心的中央圣马丁学院是英国最大的艺术与设计学院,它作为盛产时装设计名师的名校而闻名国际时装界,它的时装设计专业的毕业生大多被Dior、Gucci等诸多国际时装品牌聘用,每年伦敦时装周上的毕业生时装作品发布会都成了诸多国际时装品牌和国际时装传媒关注和挖掘设计新秀的焦点。
为什么选择中央圣马丁?
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伦敦中央圣马丁学院作为艺术学院在伦敦有着很好的资源,享有极好的声誉,也是英国最大的艺术与设计学院。
二
地理位置优越,伦敦的实习和艺术展会机会比较多。
三
艺术方面的专业性强,提供的课程十分广泛:时装和纺织品、美术、媒体制作、平面设计、戏剧和表演、三维设计、跨学科艺术和设计等。
为何选择建筑设计专业?
在来德威之前Benson没有任何艺术基础,仅凭自己的兴趣选择了学习艺术。前两年学习纯艺术,由于没有任何基础,他一开始学起来有一些吃力,曾经想过要放弃学习艺术,但是艺术老师Ms. Teal经常鼓励他,说在他身上看到了学习艺术的潜力。于是他坚持了下来。后一年学习平面设计(Graphic Communication),他逐渐建立起了信心,因为他发现设计思路比绘画技巧更加重要,在学习的过程中逐渐发现自己对3D空间体很感兴趣,这也是为什么他选择了学习建筑设计专业。
为何选择德威?
Benson没有选择公立高中,不希望完全专注学习上而几乎没有其他方面的发展。在加入德威之前Benson在另一所国际学校就读过,给了他很多的自由,却不太注重升学。在德威,他感到了两者的平衡,既能多方面发展自己的兴趣爱好又能顾好学业,因为周围的同学都很努力,让他无形中有了压力和动力。在课外,他曾担任学校大使,在学校开放日上做了演讲,分享自己在德威学习的体会;同时在开放日接待家长时,锻炼了自己与人沟通的能力。他同时是学校足球队和排球队的队长。在德威他一边快乐地做着自己感兴趣的事情,一边打好了专业基础,收获了理想院校的录取。
Benson在德威开放日接待家长
德威给你带来了什么?
Benson认为德威给他提供了一个自由发展的平台,在上高中以前,他完全没想到以后会选择艺术专业,当时只是当做平时的兴趣爱好而已。加入德威以后,艺术课程给他提供了一个探索自己、发现自己以及发展自己的机会,帮助Benson走上了艺术学习的道路。
德威不仅在艺术方面给Benson提供了机会,还非常重视学生课堂之外的生活,提供了丰富多彩的联课活动,体育赛事等等。在德威学习的四年时间里,Benson参加了各种各样的活动,包括模拟联合国、足球队、排球队、才艺秀以及学生大使等等。在这个过程中,Benson获得了在课堂中很难收获的团队精神和沟通技巧。
申请大学过程中有没有老师给到你建议和帮助?
在申请大学的过程中,Benson是很独立的,但是德威的大学升学指导老师还是在文书方面给了一些很有帮助的建议。另外,学科老师的鼓励也对这个过程起到了很大的作用,尤其是数学教研组副组长Lee Mckelvey老师、艺术教师Victoria Gibson老师以及艺术组组长Donald Short老师。他们在知道Benson想要选择建筑方向时,给予了很多鼓励及建议,让他更加坚定地选择了自己的兴趣方向。
最喜欢的老师?
数学教研组副组长Lee Mckelvey老师。他的教学方法非常独特,上课节奏很快很紧张,同时又幽默风趣,让Benson对乏味的数学又重新拾起兴趣,也为建筑所需要的知识做足了准备。很多时候在课外Mckelvey老师也会和他分享一些关于建筑的知识,在数学选课方面帮助了他很多。
建
议
Benson对学弟学妹的建议是:
多参加活动,特别是体育和社交相关的活动。另外,到AS,A2压力很大,时间很紧,不要忘记放松一下,有松有驰,这样才能发挥最佳水平。
祝贺Benson获得最适合自己的大学offer,希望他能在未来的学习中继续努力,成为最好的自己!
Benson Admitted Into CSM
Benson graduated from Dulwich International High School Suzhou in 2019 and has been admitted into Central Saint Martins in London, majoring in architectural design. He also received offers from Kingston University, the University of Manchester and the University of Nottingham.
Introduction of Central Saint Martins
London Central Saint Martins is a famous British art and design school, which is a part of the University of the Arts London and one of the four major schools of fashion design worldwide. Located in central London, Central Saint Martins is the UK's largest art and design school. It is known as a prestigious school for fashion designers and is recognized internationally. Its graduates are frequently hired by international brands such as Dior and Gucci. New works by graduate designers (which are displayed in the annual London Fashion Week show) often gain a special attention from international fashion brands and the fashion media.
Why choose Central Saint Martins?
Central Saint Martin’s College London has a great resources for an art school in London and has an excellent reputation of the UK's largest art and design school.
Excellent location; more opportunities for internships and art exhibitions in London than other cities.
Artistic expertise; offering a wide range of courses: fashion and textiles, fine arts, media production, graphic design, theatre and performance, 3D design, interdisciplinary art and design.
Why choose architectural design as major?
Before studying at Dulwich, Benson didn't have any artistic experiences and chose to study art based on his own interest. In the first two years of learning fine art, since there were no artistic experiences, he had some difficult time in learning. He once thought about giving up on studying art. However, his art teacher Ms. Teal often encouraged him that Ms. Teal said he saw Benson’s potential. Therefore, he didn’t give up on learning art. After learning Graphic Communication for a year, he then gradually built up his confidence, since he found that design ideas were more important than painting techniques and then gradually realized his interest in 3D space, which is the reason that he chose to study architectural design.
Why choose Dulwich International High School Suzhou?
Benson didn't go to the public school because he didn't want to focus entirely on academic learning. Before entering Dulwich, Benson attended another international school which gave him a lot of freedom buy didn't pay enough attention on getting students into university. He felt the balance between academic learning and free time at Dulwich International High School Suzhou was better and could help him develop his hobbies and studies. His classmates are all hard working, which gives him enough peer pressure to motivate him to study. He also served as a school ambassador and gave a speech on open day, sharing his learning experience at our school. He has developed his communication skills further by greeting parents on open day. He is the captain of both the school football and volleyball teams. At Dulwich, he has time to work on both his hobbies and academic studies, which helped him to receive his ideal university offer.
What has Dulwich International High School Suzhou done for him?
Benson believes that Dulwich has provided him with a platform to develop. Before going to high school, he didn’t expected to choose art as a major. At the time, he regarded art as a hobby. After joining Dulwich, the art program provided him with an opportunity to explore, discover and develop himself, helping him to embark on the path of art scholarship.
Dulwich didn’t only provide Benson with opportunities in art, it also paid special attention outside of class by providing him with a variety of activities and sports events. During his four-year study at Dulwich, Benson has participated in many kinds of activities including the Model United Nations, football teams, volleyball teams, talent shows, and student ambassadorship. Through all these extracurricular activities, Benson has gradually become a more effective team-player and developed stronger communication skills.
Suggestions and help from teachers and university counselor
During the application process, Benson took a very independent approach and only required a minimal amount of support with his documentation from his University counsellor. The encouragement he received from his subject teachers has also played a significant role in this process. Lee Mckelvey (who is the deputy head of the mathematics teaching and research group), the art teacher Victoria Gibson, as well as the art team leader Donald Short, all gave him support and encouraged him to choose architecture.
Favorite teacher
Lee Mckelvey is Benson’s favorite teacher. Benson think Mr. Mckelvey’s teaching method is unique and that the pace of his class is both intense and humorous. As a result, Benson rekindled his interest mathematics and gained the knowledge he needed to study architecture in the future. Mr. Mckelvey has given Benson extra lessons specifically relating to architecture after class on many occasions, which helped a lot during his mathematical studies.
Advisor to juniors from Benson
On the one hand, participate in as many activities as you can, especially sports and social activities. On the other hand, even though the study of AS and A2 is very intense with lots of pressure, don't forget to relax so that you can perform at your best.
Congratulation to Benson on receiving his ideal university offer. We wish him all the best for the future!
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