Art
At St Anne's, we like children to experience art in a range of different formats including drawing, painting, sculpture and collage. The children use their sketch books to develop their artistic skills and to express themselves through various art projects. Their sketchbook annotations, reflections and use of subject specific vocabulary showcase their learning and understanding.
Children are given opportunities to explore the works of famous artists and their impact on the culture, creativity and wealth of our nation, as well as how Art and Design reflects and shapes our history. At St Anne's, we look for opportunities for children to develop a real understanding and appreciation of the world, learning from the best that has been developed and said.
Our Curriculum
Our curriculum is divided into a sequence of learning that enables all children to develop their knowledge, skills and understanding.
Step 1 – Research
This is where children look at a range of artists, craftspeople and designers. They begin to gather knowledge about the artist, carry out some observational drawings and collect samples of fabric, magazine cut-outs and key vocabulary that inspire them.
Step 2 – Experimentation
We begin to experiment with a range of processes and techniques. This is a fundamental part of learning in art and design, it is where our children begin to develop their craft.
Step 3 – Design
Our children should by this point have a wealth of information linked to their overarching topic or vehicle link. It is now time to look back at what they have learnt and collected to decide what they want to include in their final piece.
Children will consider:
- What is their composition going to look like?
- What colours are they going to use?
- What materials are they going to use and how are they going to use them?
- How are they going to apply what they have learnt into one final piece of art?
Children will then begin to draft/sketch out their idea for a final piece, annotating with thoughts and ideas.
Step 4 – Making
It’s time to get making their final piece! The sketchbook is very important for this stage of learning as their planning contains the tools they need to create their vision. Our children are now able to create their vision on a larger scale.
Step 5 - Evaluation
Evaluation is an integral part of each stage as children are constantly evaluating their work. Every time they make a mark or manipulate the materials they are using, they are evaluating the effectiveness of what they have done and how it matches their intention.
For their evaluation, a picture of their final piece is stuck in their books and children write their evaluations around it. They consider what went well, what they are pleased with and what skills they hope to improve in the future.
'Do the best you can and never stop.' Stephen Wiltshire