Art
Intent
Sitwell Infant School understands that art is a useful means of expression and allows pupils to solve problems, think creatively and develop ideas. Our school is committed to nurturing pupils' curiosity and creativity, developing their resilience, as well as preparing them for a world where technology is rapidly changing and advancing. Children will be taught high-quality art and design skills to engage, inspire and challenge them.
Implementation
At Sitwell Infant School we enable children to develop art, craft and design techniques, including drawing, painting, printing and sculpture, whilst exploring a wide range of media. The curriculum for Art is set out in the National Curriculum and the EYFS Documentation and structured lessons are planned and delivered with the emphasis being on children's knowledge and skills developing progressively as they move through school. Children also have the chance to consolidate their skills through afterschool clubs, such as felt-making papercraft or colouring clubs. Their work is celebrated through displays in school and also by taking part in LA organised projects and exhibitions. We believe strongly in children working from first hand experience, so make use of many artefacts, natural objects and visits from professionals, such as illustrators. Children have opportunities to learn about the work of great artists, craft makers and designers, and understand the historical and cultural development of their art forms. At school children will:
- Develop their design and making skills in order to share their ideas, experiences and imagination.
- Develop their knowledge and understanding of art and great artists, craft makers and designers, and understand the historical and cultural development of their art forms.
- Use a wide range of tools and materials.
- Learn about working safely and using protective measures.
- Work individually and collaborate with other pupils in a variety of contexts.
- Develop the capability to create products of a high standard through application of skills and understanding.
- Become creative thinkers and learners, exploring their ideas and recording their experiences.
- Learn how to draw, paint, sculpt, print and create art.
- Develop art and design techniques in using colour pattern, texture, line, form and space.
- Evaluate their work and the work of their peers, as well as other artists.
- Understand how art and design both reflects and shapes our history and contributes to the culture, creativity and wealth of our nation.
Impact
Children will invent and create their own works of art, craft and design, exploring their ideas and recording their experiences. They can analyse and evaluate creative works using the language of art, craft and design. Children will have an understanding of how art and design both reflect and shape our history, and contribute to the culture, creativity and wealth of our nation.