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Each class created their own crosses to help us celebrate Easter at St Mary’s Church.
In art we encourage children to develop their artistic and creative abilities within the whole of the creative curriculum and cross curricular areas. We ensure the children experience a wide range of opportunities to develop a breadth of art techniques and skills. They are also encouraged to plan and to manipulate a range of materials so that they can develop skill and originality. Children are encouraged to evaluate and appreciate their own work and the work of others in order to develop their appreciation of the arts. We are committed to the wider development of young people and encourage collaborations with professional artists and art organisations.
National Curriculum
Purpose of study
Aims
The National Curriculum for art and design aims to ensure that all pupils:
Art, craft and design embody some of the highest forms of human creativity. A high-quality art and design education should engage, inspire and challenge pupils, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to experiment, invent and create their own works of art, craft and design. As pupils progress, they should be able to think critically and develop a more rigorous understanding of art and design. They should also know how art and design both reflect and shape our history, and contribute to the culture, creativity and wealth of our nation.
- 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.
Attainment Targets
By the end of each key stage, pupils are expected to know, apply and understand the matters, skills and processes specified in the relevant programme of study.
Key stage 1
Pupils should be taught:
- to use a range of materials creatively to design and make products
- to use drawing, painting and sculpture to develop and share their ideas, experiences and imagination
- to develop a wide range of art and design techniques in using colour, pattern, texture, line, shape, form and space
- about the work of a range of artists, craft makers and designers, describing the differences and similarities between different practices and disciplines, and making links to their own work.
Key stage 2
Pupils should be taught to develop their techniques, including their control and their use of materials, with creativity, experimentation and an increasing awareness of different kinds of art, craft and design.
Pupils should be taught:
- to create sketch books to record their observations and use them to review and revisit ideas
- to improve their mastery of art and design techniques, including drawing, painting and sculpture with a range of materials (e.g. pencil, charcoal, paint, clay)
- about great artists, architects and designers in history.
Our Curriculum
What do our Children think? (Pupil Voice)
Our Art and Design Curriculum
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Summer 1 | Summer2 | |
| Year 1 | This is Me Drawing | Once Upon a Time Printing | Wild at Heart Textiles | |||
| Year 2 | Polar Regions 3D Modelling | Our Local Area Collage | Seaside Painting | |||
| Year 3 | Natural Disasters Drawing | Stone Age to Iron Age Painting | Romans Collage | |||
| Year 4 | Kensuke’s Kingdom Printing | USA Road Trip Textiles | The Greeks 3D Modelling | |||
| Year 5 | India Textiles | Egypt Collage | Vikings Drawing | |||
| Year 6 | The Victorians Printing | Trade Painting | Pop Art 3d Modelling |
Artist in Residence – Bob Sutcliffe OBE
All of our teachers teach art following our Curriculum. In addition, we have an artist in residence Bob Sutcliffe OBE, who models art pedagogy and inspires our children. Bob Sutcliffe provides art support as therapy for some of our children in addition to teaching within the curriculum to support mental health and well being. Our children have had various opportunities to publish and exhibit their art in the community and through ‘Tree Therapy’, Bob’s recent publication.
3D Modelling
Printing
Year 4 are exploring different forms of printing with Bob.
Year 6 have explored Printing by developing a scrapbook page with their ideas.
In Year 6 we tested clay as a medium for printing … with some positive results. We also created imprints on clay using natural materials to great effect.
Year 6 used Gel plates to create these multi-layered prints. Each one is individual and unique.
Printing in Year 4 using polystyrene tiles to make an image.
Collage
Painting
The children in Year 3 have been working with the professional artist, Bob from Bob-on-Paintings to explore paint and painting. They have explored shade and tone by adding water. Here they are exploring mixed media, layering paint, pens and weaving to create a calendar for the new year.
With the help of Bob, Year 3 explored the work of artist, Sophie Abbott and observed how she used paint to create a textural finish which allowed her to create vivid landscapes. Bob was so pleased with Year 3’s work that he got in touch with Sophie Abbott, who replied and offered the children an online tour of her workshop. WOW!
Drawing
The wonderful Bob, from Bob on Paintings, has been working in Year 1, exploring their topic, ‘This is Me.’ As a local practising artist, Bob is a great inspiration for the children. To improve the children’s drawing skills, they have been looking really closely and carefully at eyes.
Textiles
Sewing Club in Year 5
Year 4 worked with Bob to explore printing on fabric using Gelli
Year 5 explored the ancient technique of batik using hot wax to create an image. Dyes are used to cover the cotton and the wax pattern is resistant to the colour. This process can be repeated many times, creating a highly individual and precious piece of art.
Staff Development
We are committed to staff development including participating in regular local network training, Princes Teachers Institute and National Subject Lead Networks via Mary Myatt.
Mrs Day Recommends:
https://www.ted.com/talks/sir_ken_robinson_do_schools_kill_creativity?language=en
This is one especially for parents and those interested in education. One of our core school values is to nurture creative thinkers. I try to watch this TED talk at regular intervals to inspire and remind me of the power of creativity in education. The great Sir Ken Robinson, reminds us of how creativity allows our children to flourish as they progress through our education system.
This is an enormous resource, exploring art and artists. It allows you to play games, explore art in a massive variety of forms and also allows you to upload your own work.
This Summer (2022), I’ll be heading to The Walker Art Gallery for an exhibition of Tudor portraits.
http://www.grizedalesculpture.org/sculpture
Grizedal Forest offers a feast for the local sculpture lover… and an amazing adventure playground!
I recently visited Salts Mill in Bradford to view the diverse work of David Hockney. It was stunning…but so was the shopping, the cafes and the best book shop ever!
This Summer (2023), I hope to be visiting the remodelled National Portrait Gallery
https://www.worldofwedgwood.com/
I recently visited Stoke-on-Trent for a tour around the potteries. A visit to The Wedgewood Museum was a highlight, especially the tea room!
Next on my list is an exhibition of the work of Albrecht Durer, in Manchester. I’m looking forward to seeing his woodcuts and etchings, produced over 500 years ago.