At Batchley First School, we offer opportunities for all children to access the Art Curriculum so that they gain confidence, competence and develop their imagination and creativity. We strive to give children a diverse range of experiences to allow them to appreciate and value different images and artefacts from diverse cultures and periods of history. Children have opportunities to use a range of media and materials that promote progression of knowledge. We want them to aspire to be artists of the future. We strongly believe a connected learning approach helps children to gain substantive knowledge – the building blocks of what you need to know, and disciplinary knowledge – the way in which you get better at the application of that knowledge. The seven concepts (Line, colour, texture, form, shape, space and pattern) are explicit in planning and teaching and are important threads which help drive our art curriculum throughout the school. Our learners are able to work alongside one another and other adults, including artists; not only to develop their proficiency but also to widen their thinking about possible ideas or ways of approaching a task.
The aim of our art curriculum is for children to explore visual, tactile and sensory experiences to communicate ideas and meanings. We want our children to think and act like artists, crafts people and designers; to have an appreciation of the role of art in their community, as well as communities around the world; that art can enrich lives and bring experiences and emotions to all. Most importantly, we want children to be exposed to the possibilities of art: to think beyond what they already know and encourage self-expression and creativity, which will build confidence as well as a sense of individual identity; we want to give them the power to think and create like an artist.
As art teachers, we not only want our children to create art, but we also hope to create a learning environment where every student feels included, valued and encouraged. We strongly believe in inclusivity, within the classroom for all pupils; for them to be given the opportunity in reaching their full potential, within an art lesson and by using a range of approaches to help with understanding and ability. As art teachers we provide an enriching and creative experience for all pupils and strive to support all children, by how we structure the physical environment of our classrooms.
Knowledge
Art – 3D knowledge progression 2022
Art – Drawing knowledge progression 2022
Art – Painting Knowledge progression 2022
Art – Printmaking knowledge progression 2022
Art – Textiles knowledge progression 2022
