Implementation
We follow the National Curriculum for Art. We believe that children need to over-learn art skills in order to develop a level of competence and confidence, so as part of our progression in learning there is repetition of skills built in. We have used Focus Education resources as a basis for developing the progression of knowledge and skills in art. We try, where possible, to adapt our curriculum to respond to local and national exhibitions and staff and children’s interests. We also encourage families to visit different exhibitions.
Children are introduced to a wide variety of skills within the structured artistic disciplines of drawing, painting, printing, textiles, 3D and sculpture, collage, use of computing and digital art, we aim to fulfil their creative potential whilst broadening their artistic knowledge.
Our children also take their lead from world famous artists, architects and designers who have had a significant impact on the world around them.
The use of sketchbooks: In Key Stage 2, we believe in teaching the children to develop their use of sketch books as a tool for experimentation of art techniques and knowledge. Children in Key Stage 2 take their sketchbooks up with them so they are building up a portfolio. We aim for each learning objective to have evidence of experimentation and top tips or evaluation of the technique used. There would also be evidence of artists’ implementation.
