OUR ART INTENT 

 

At Rise Park, we want children to take risks and experiment using their own imagination, as well as think and express themselves in creative ways. We aim to develop a range of skills across a variety of artistic processes ensuring that children value themselves as artists. We also want children to have the opportunity to experience art in the wider community. 

Aims  

The core curriculum for art and design aims to ensure that all pupils: 

  • Have entitlement to a broad and balanced, enriching curriculum. 
  • Enjoy an active involvement in art, craft and design.  
  •  Have the confidence as well as the skills and experience necessary to communicate their ideas through their artwork.  
  • Evaluate and analyse creative works using the language of art, craft and design. 
  • Have the opportunities to experience a broad and balanced range of art activities and show progression within these experiences.  
  • Produce creative work, exploring their ideas and recording their experiences.  
  • Have the opportunity to visit and respond to artwork in and outside of school. 
  • Become proficient in drawing, painting, sculpture and other art, craft and design techniques that have strong links to other areas of the wider curriculum  
  • Know about great artists, craft makers and designers, and understand the historical and cultural development of their art forms.  
  • Recognise and celebrate achievement and success within school through the displaying and the sharing of work. 
  • Create a positive and purposeful partnership with parents/carers and develop links with the local community for example taking part in local competitions and exhibitions 
  • Will be given equal access to the experience of the art regardless of the gender, race or disability. 

Implementation 

Teaching and organisation 

In Key Stage 1 and 2 work is planned with regard to the National Curriculum guidelines.

Teachers use these guidelines alongside the art skills progression ladder and the Art Long Term Plan to plan their work. 

The skills of drawing, painting and the use of sketch books will be covered in every year group in KS1 and KS2 and pitched at the level detailed on the skills ladder. 

The progression skills ladder is designed to enable the children to use increasingly sophisticated materials and processes as they progress through the school. They will build upon previous skills and develop a deeper understanding of art and design techniques. Their appreciation and evaluation of the work of other artists and each other’s work will also be encouraged as their experience grows. 

Art Complete Overview Progression

Progression Of Skills 

In Foundation Stage children work within the EYFS curriculum for Expressive Arts and Design as set out in the Curriculum Guidance for Foundation Stage. 

In Foundation Stage children work on a range of creative themes and tasks. They link Expressive Arts and Design closely to other areas of the EYFS curriculum, especially Physical Development.   

Differentiation will mainly be by outcome. Where differentiation is by task it will be based on the children’s ability to handle concepts of colour, line, tone, pattern, texture, shape, form or space.  

The Art Co-ordinator will liaise closely with the SENCO and class teachers, to ensure that all children have appropriate access to art, including provision of special resources or equipment where necessary or possible.   

Use of Sketch books  

  • Sketch books for Art are used from Y1 through to year 6. They regularly record, collect and explore ideas and images and other information relevant to current and ongoing work in Art.  
  • The sketch book is an essential and personal record and shows a clear learning journey of experimentation and reflection. 

IMPACT 

  • Pupils will be engaged and inspired by art and design and will have been given every opportunity to develop their skills and talents.  
  • Pupils will have experienced and embraced a creative curriculum which will be broad and balanced.  
  • Teachers will be upskilled, have more confidence and feel supported to deliver lessons with a strong emphasis on ensuring there is a clear skills progression through use of the skills ladders.  
  • Pupils will be inspired by the works of other artists through visits into school or to galleries and exhibitions. 
  • Pupils will use their sketch books to show a journey of their learning. They will take ownership of their work and be creative and more imaginative with their ideas. They will not be afraid to make mistakes and will enjoy experimenting and practising their skills to become more proficient at art. 
  • They will have the confidence to experiment with the skills they have been taught to shape and form their work of art. 
  • Pupils will become proficient in drawing, painting, sculpture and other art, craft and design techniques.