Our Art curriculum is designed to develop curiosity and fascination about the world and enable our children to see themselves as artists. To make links across the curriculum and embed Art as part of their lives now and moving forward. Links across the curriculum • • • •
Shape, space and appreciation of how these can work together and influence decisions. Chronology or Art – reinforcing awareness of context of art works and broader culture. Links to design and role in art in lifting the functional to something special! Research around artists and movements.
ART at YPS
Big Ideas
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Technique Materials Capturing learning and thinking Critique – including an Austin’s Butterfly approach Great artists, architects and designers Being an artist – taking part in exhibitions
Retrieval Practice • Knowledge, skills and vocabulary identified • Low stakes quizzing to develop long term memory. • Deepening knowledge initiative allows for retrieval of theme based knowledge and learning beyond this. • Key concepts are revisited • Vertical and horizontal links across the curriculum supported by shared understanding of retrieval practice strategies.
Content and Sequencing
Children access experiences in Art as part of continuous provision in EY and then to support the development of the national curriculum through topic themes. Topical themes and events may also be incorporated across school or in phases e.g. annual sculpture event. Learning may be ‘blocked’ over sustained periods or as a regular session throughout the school year. The skills/knowledge are identified and developmental. Areas developed are: Drawing Painting Printing Collage 3D/Textiles Wider knowledge of art movements & artists Capturing learning in sketch books
Outcomes
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Lesson sequences have clear outcomes and these are used to assess against. Quizzing is a vehicle to check out what is being retained and used deepen knowledge across the broader subject. Sketch books capture learners thoughts, feelings and progress. Exhibitions and displays are a means to share and celebrate.
Inclusion
Everyone has access to the Art National Curriculum. Support is provided for those learners who require it, including physical adaptations. Some learners access additional art based experiences as part of a support offer around their needs.