Art

Intent

• Opportunity to develop and extend skills
• Opportunity to express individual interest, thoughts and ideas.
• To engage, inspire and challenge pupils.
• Equipping students with knowledge and skills to experiment, invent and create own artwork.
• Allow pupils to think critically and develop a rigorous understanding of art and design.
• Ability to know that art reflect and shape our history and contribute to the culture of the nation.

Implementation

• Clear progression of skills in areas of ART curriculum
• Teaching and modelling of techniques and use of different media.
• Access to knowledge and language to help understand art techniques.
• Knowledge of styles in art by comparing and contrasting different artists
• Opportunities to question ideas and discuss likes and dislikes

Impact

• Understand what being an ‘artist’ means
• Know more about some artists and retain that knowledge for the future
• Show positive attitudes towards trying out artistic techniques
• Understand that reviewing and reflecting on their art produces better results
• Achieve age related expectations and have the opportunity to exceed their potential
• Know that creativity manifests itself in many ways and that different styles and approaches form the basis of art.