ART & DESIGN
ART & DESIGN
"Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time"
Thomas Merton
CURRICULUM STATEMENT
Our principal aim is that the children leave English Martyrs having an enriched experience of Art, through practical experiences, building of knowledge and skills and an appreciation of Art in many different forms. We aim to develop the children’s love of Art and encourage pupils to explore their own and other people’s creativity to take with them on their educational journey.
We also aim to appreciate the beauty of our own locality, use local galleries and museums to enhance our experiences and develop our knowledge of British artist.
Art helps pupils to understand the influences of other artist and what inspired them. To develop skills to produce Art in many forms, using different media such as pastels, paint, clay and other media.
Our Art curriculum will equip the children to enjoy creating their own images, appreciate the beauty and complexity of works of Art, understand that Art can evoke different feelings and reactions in other people and articulate their own opinions.
INTRODUCTION
At English Martyrs' we believe that 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.
The aim of our curriculum in art and design is to ensure that all pupils:
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 andcultural development of their art forms.
KEY STAGE 1
Pupils are 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 will 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 are 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 (for example, pencil, charcoal, paint, clay)
about great artists, architects and designers in history.
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School
Beaufront Gardens, Fenham, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 2SA
office@emcps.co.uk
Tel. 0191 274 7463
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