Art

At this school children will have opportunities to draw and paint from direct observation, to use a range of processes and techniques and there will be opportunities to visit galleries and museums.
Sketchbooks are used in KS2

Principles of Teaching and Learning

• To set high expectations and provide the opportunity to achieve
• To meet the full range of pupils needs, building on previous work and achievements
• To create a range of working situations: as individuals, in groups or as a whole class
• At this school the following areas of study outline the basis for a balanced programme of art activities
• Drawing
• Painting
• Collage/textiles
• 3D modeling
• Clay
• Printing

With these areas of study we provide opportunities for the children to:
 Observe and record
 Discuss and develop ideas
 Explore a variety of materials and mediums
 Review and modify
 Study a variety of artists and art styles
 Apply knowledge acquired
 Evaluate their own work and that of other artists