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Clydach Junior School A Curriculum Policy for Art Introduction This policy outlines provision for art education in our school.
The school policy for this provision reflects the consensus of opinion of the whole teaching staff. It has been drawn up as a result of staff discussion and has the agreement of the Governing Body and teachers.
The implementation of the policy is the responsibility of all the teaching staff.
Art is one of the foundation subjects of the National Curriculum. This policy outlines the nature of art and our aims in meeting these demands in the light of the recent changes to the National Curriculum.
The Nature of Art
Art involves the children in the observation, understanding and enjoyment of the world around them. It embraces creative expression through the facilitation of children’s thoughts, feelings and intentions in a visual format.
Aims
In order to facilitate creative expression and promote an enjoyment of art, our aims are:-
• to develop visual perception
• to encourage the development of manual dexterity
• to give each pupil the opportunity to use a variety of 2D and 3D media
• to develop visual literacy, including ICT, in order to heighten aesthetic judgement
• to encourage children to organise and express their feelings, thoughts and ideas using verbal, visual or written means where appropriate
• to heighten their understanding and appreciation of art from different cultures and periods
• to give each pupil the opportunity to work individually and in groups on work of varying scales
• to develop the ability to discuss and evaluate their own work and that of others in a constructive manner
Entitlement
The knowledge and skills taught in Art and Craft at Clydach Junior School are as laid down in the programmes of study in the National Curriculum. The document is divided into three attainment targets: Understanding, Making and Investigation. These attainment targets are to be interwoven and not taught separately.
A.T.1. Understanding
This attainment target deals with the work of other artists, craft workers and designers. In particular, how their work can be used to inform pupils' own work, and help them form comparisons.
A.T.2. Making
This attainment target is concerned with the development of visual perception i.e. how we see things. Line, tone, colour, texture, shape, pattern, form and space are to be studied here. All children will have the opportunity to express their idea through a variety of materials and techniques e.g. drawing, painting, printing, textiles and 3D work.
A.T.3 Investigating
This attainment target is concerned with the selection and recording of ideas from direct observation, memory and from their own imagination. Ideas will be developed first through sketches.
Areas of Work
At this school our main concern is that all children experience a balanced and varied programme of work. The following areas of study outline the basis of a varied programme of activities:
drawing
painting
printing
textiles
sculpture
Implementation
Each teacher is responsible for the planning, teaching, assessing and display of art work for their class.
Throughout the key stage pupils will have the opportunity to experiment with, and express their ideas in 3D, textiles and print at least twice. The use of paint and drawing will be far more frequent. In every class each pupil will have the opportunity to use a computer art package.
Each class should have a basic supply of drawing and painting equipment, and pupils will be encouraged to maintain and clean their equipment after use. All children will be taught the safe and appropriate use of materials and equipment.
Class teachers may choose to change the outcome of the scheme of work if desired, but the focus should be maintained. These alternative projects will then be added to the scheme of work.
Some units from the QCA scheme may be chosen to complement and extend the class teachers implementation of the National Curriculum.
Pupils are encouraged to evaluate and talk about their own work during and after they have made it, developing a knowledge and understanding of colour, pattern, texture, line, tone, shape, form and space through making and studying the work of other artists, crafts people and designers.
Teachers will provide differentiated activities, support and resources where appropriate for SEN pupils.
All classrooms have appropriate resources and equipment for drawing and painting that is stored near the sink in each room. Pupils are encouraged to collect, clean and store equipment carefully. The subject leader is responsible for ordering additional materials, e.g. clay, fabric, printmaking tools etc. for each terms focus. These materials are stored centrally.
Art is timetabled for roughly one hour each week. When appropriate the time may be blocked to enable more sustained work, e.g. waiting until an artist in residence.
Art and design may also be used to support and extend teaching and learning in other subjects.
Literacy – stories, graphic descriptions and poetry used as a basis for imaginative work. IN talking about their work and that of others. This provides opportunities to contribute to other curriculum areas too, e.g. R.E. and history.
Numeracy – a central feature of work through the investigation of shape, scale, space, form and pattern.
ICT – pupils skills are developed through the use of art programs, and the use of a digital camera.
Welsh – language patterns can be reinforced through description and giving likes and dislikes.
Spiritual development – pupils are encouraged to express their own feelings, ideas and values through their work as well as communicate their responses.
Assessment
Each area of work will be assessed by the class teacher and recorded in the half yearly report, and the final year's report to the parent. It is expected that significant assessment will take place informally during lessons through observations and discussions. A selection of work will be kept from each class by the coordinator. Large items and 3D work will be photographed.
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