Art and Design

Each year, as appropriate, within topics, there will be opportunities for drawing, painting and sculpture. Children will be encouraged to develop colour, line, texture, pattern, form and shape. Throughout the children's topics, the teachers will provide opportunities for the children to use the outdoor learning facilities and the world around them to deepen their learning.

EYFS Year A & B

We encourage creative work throughout the Foundation Stage, as part of the EYFS curriculum. We plan opportunities for creative experiences using objectives set out in Development Matters.

The children’s learning includes art, music, dance, role-play and imaginative play. This range of experiences enables our children to make connections between one area of learning and another, and so extends their understanding of the world around them.

Units below can be used.

Marvellous Marks
Paint My World
Creation Station
Let's Get Crafty
Autumn Craft
Christmas Craft
Winter Craft
Spring Craft
Easter Craft
Summer Craft
Autumn Wreaths
Salt Dough Decorations
Threaded Snowflakes
Suncatchers
Egg Threading
Salt Painting

Key Stage 1

At Key Stage 1, our children are introduced to a range of materials and techniques in drawing, painting and sculpture. They are encouraged to use their imagination and creativity in their work and to begin to be reflective artists. The children take influence from famous artists and are invited to discuss similarities and differences in their works.

End KS1

At the end of KS1 pupils will feel confident in their artistic ability and begin to feel secure in their ability to express themselves and become proud of their achievements.
Building on their experiences of EYFS they will have embedded the foundations of artistic skills and understanding. Pupils will also be gaining an understanding of some key artists.

Year 1 & 2 - A

Year 1 & 2 - B

Make Your Mark / Colour Splash

Woven Wonders

Clay Houses

Tell a Story

Paper Play

Life in Colour

Key Stage 2

At Key Stage 2, our children learn to master the skills and techniques acquired in KS1 and learn to become more critical of their own work, discussing how they could improve and refine their work. They will gain the confidence to select and discuss their choice of media.

Topics will vary. The curriculum shall build upon progress within the prime areas of learning as well as drawing, painting, mixed media, sculpture and 3D craft and design.

End KS2

At the end of KS2 pupils will have built on their experiences of KS 1 and developed a personal artistic skill to communicate and experiment in a creative and varied manner.
They will feel confident in their own abilities, be able to express themselves and feel proud of their achievements.
Pupils can evaluate their own and others work and have an understanding of a wide range of artists, cultures, diversity and History.

Year 3 & 4 - A

Year 3 & 4 - B

Prehistoric Painting

Ancient Egyptian Scrolls

Growing Artists

Fabric of Nature

Power Prints

Light and Dark

Year 5 & 6 - A

Year 5 & 6 - B

Portraits

I Need Space

Architecture

Make my Voice Heard

Artists Study

Photo Opportunities

Continue Reading

Art Websites

Artwork

Examples of children art work throughout the year.

Art

Intent, Implementation and Impact

The intent for Art at St Mary’s is to ensure all children produce creative and imaginative work and have the opportunity to explore and express their work and works of others. Children will become confident in a variety of skills and techniques as well as become familiar with famous artists, designers and craft makers. We want children to build confidence in discussing their work and that of others.

St Mary’s is a unique rural school and we aim to use our outdoor learning environment to maximise the creativity and imagination of the children along with developing their social and emotional wellbeing.

The implementation is how we deliver what we want the children to know by the time they leave St Mary's. We use Kapow as a scheme of work and adapt it to suit the needs of the school and children. Lessons are sequential and work on a spiral meaning they get harder throughout the years and build upon previous learning. Key skills are revisited and built open continuously and progression is clearly evident on the progression map link.

The impact of this new curriculum has been great. The staff and children really enjoy their art lessons which are varied and skilful. The results and the children's confidence has improved overtime which shows in their progress throughout their sketchbooks.