Art
In art we have ensured we use a range of artists from around the world, different cultures and nationalities. We link Inspirational people for our DT curriculum. This links to - Article 8 which says that a child or young person should be able to find out about the country they’re from, and that they should be able to enjoy its culture, religion and language.
Article 31 is the specific right for all children to have rest and leisure, to engage in play and recreational activities appropriate to their age and to participate freely in cultural life and the arts.
Intent
Art and Design
At Eastbury Community School, we value Art and Design as an important part of our broad and balanced curriculum. A high-quality Art and Design curriculum should inspire, engage and challenge children to communicate what they see, feel and think through the use of texture, form and pattern.
Our curriculum ensures that children have the knowledge and skills to be able to explore, discuss and produce pieces of work that they are proud of. Artists from all backgrounds and cultures are studied and celebrated so that our pupils see role models that reflect our diverse and inclusive community.
Our Pupils are given enrichment opportunities to visit art galleries and develop an appreciation for art in all its forms. Children are given time to discuss their ideas and opinions of the artwork and artists that we study and they are encouraged to develop their own creativity and imagination.
Our aim with our Art and Design curriculum is to foster a love and appreciation of all types of Art and for our pupils to develop an appreciation for the world around them.
- produce creative work, exploring their ideas and recording their experiences
- become proficient in drawing, painting, sculpture and other art, craft and design techniques
- evaluate and analyse creative works using the language of art, craft and design
- know about great artists, craft makers and designers, and understand the historical and cultural development of their art forms.
Implementation
At ECS Primary, we are guided by the National Curriculum for Art and Design (2014). We sequence our Art Curriculum to ensure that children are able to build on prior knowledge. The National Curriculum for Art and Design aims to:
- Stimulate children’s creativity and imagination by providing visual, tactile and sensory experiences and a unique way of understanding and responding to the world.
- Develop children’s understanding of eight elements; line, tone, colour, form, texture, pattern, shape, space and their ability to use materials and processes to communicate ideas, feelings and meanings.
- Explore with children ideas and meanings in the work of artists, craftspeople and designers, helping to develop their ability to observe, evaluate and appreciate other artist’s work. Understand the different roles functions of art and design in their own lives and in different times and cultures.
- Help children to learn and make thoughtful judgements and aesthetic and practical decisions, giving opportunities to review and discuss their own and others work.
- Ensure children research the artist and critique his/her artwork every first lesson of an art unit.
Impact
At Eastbury, we recognise that Art and Design stimulates creativity and imagination. It provides visual, tactile and sensory experiences and a special way of understanding and responding to the world. It enables children of all abilities to communicate what they see, feel and think through the use of colour, texture, form, pattern and different materials and processes.
We encourage children to explore ideas and meanings through the work of a range of artists and designers. Through learning about the roles and functions of art, they can explore the impact it has had on contemporary life and that of different times and cultures. The appreciation and enjoyment of the visual arts enriches all our lives.
How is the curriculum sequenced?
At Eastbury, our Art Curriculum is sequenced from the National Curriculum. It is broken down into smaller steps to focus on key elements for a unit of work. The first lesson focuses and highlights the artist. The children research key information on the artist and critique his/her work. Then they spend a lot of time exploring the key skills required to create their final art work inspired by the artist.
There are eight key elements in Art:
- Line
- Tone
- Colour
- Form
- Texture
- Pattern
- Shape
- Space
How are you building on prior knowledge and skills?
The art Curriculum is mapped out carefully to help develop children’s knowledge and skills throughout their journey at Eastbury. Skills are heightened by recapping and repeating each aspect of art in more detail e.g. looking at colour mixing of primary, secondary and tertiary colours. Revisiting key skills help children build on their prior knowledge and make connections between different skills they/artists use.
How are we implementing the recovery curriculum?
Following the school closures due to Covid-19, our priority is for children to feel safe and secure as they return to school. Our recovery curriculum focuses on looking at key concepts from the National Curriculum. From this, the Art Curriculum has been carefully sequenced to ensure we focus on any key skills that have been missed to close gaps in our children’s learning.
Long Term Planning
Art Skills Progression
Art Skill progression EYFS-Yr6
Medium Term Planning
Art Knowledge Organisers Autumn Term
Art Knowledge Organisers Spring Term
Art Knowledge Organisers Summer Term
Art Policy
