Art & Design at Kingsacre
At Kingsacre Primary School our intention is to provide an Art & Design curriculum which allows children to explore their imagination, generate ideas, acquire skills, apply judgements and celebrate their learning. We want the children to develop as critical and creative thinkers and consolidate their learning in a variety of contexts. Through progressive and inspiring planning, we intend to encourage the children to express, explore and celebrate their own ideas as well as those of their peers. We aim to foster originality and creativity using Art.
An Artist at Kingsacre Primary School will:
- Enjoy getting lost in a world of Art, through exploring the work of artists and immersing themselves in their own creations.
- Master techniques and develop observation and evaluation skills.
- Have pride in their own unique works of Art and respect for those of their peers.
- Have knowledge of and be able to reflect upon a diverse range of Artists.
- Use their sketchbooks in Key Stage 2 to demonstrate their knowledge and skills using materials and drawing skills.
- Develop language skills so that they are able to talk with clarity and passion about Art and artists' techniques.
- Use their sketchbooks in Key Stage 2 to demonstrate their understanding of colour, pattern, texture, line, form, space and shape.
- Know about great artists, craft makers and designers, and understand the historical and cultural development of their art forms
- Talk about Art in the ‘real world’ and how it relates to future careers.
- Enjoy Art as a subject and talk about their experiences with positivity.
- Express themselves creatively using using a wide range of media including drawing, painting, collage, sculpture, printmaking and ceramics.
ART & DESIGN IN EYFS
From the very beginning children are encouraged to represent their own ideas, thoughts and feelings through their exploration of Expressive arts and design. Children will do this by safely exploring, using and refining a variety of artistic effects to express their ideas and feelings, returning to and building on their previous learning, refining ideas and developing their ability to represent them, creating collaboratively, sharing ideas, resources and skills. Children will work on their Physical Development by developing their fine motor skills so that they can use a range of tools competently, safely and confidently.
Children will achieve the following Early Learning Goals:
Physical Development – Fine Motor Skills
- Hold a pencil effectively in preparation for fluent writing – using the tripod grip in almost all cases.
- Use a range of small tools, including scissors, paintbrushes and cutlery.
- Begin to show accuracy and care when drawing.
Expressive Arts and Design – Creating with Materials
- Safely use and explore a variety of materials, tools and techniques, experimenting with colour, design, texture, form and function.
- Share their creations, explaining the process they have used.