Intent
At Larwood School we believe that high-quality Art lessons will inspire our children to think innovatively and develop their individual creative potential.
Our Art curriculum provides children with opportunities to develop their skills through a range of media and materials. Children explore the fundamental skills of drawing, painting, printing, 3D modelling and textiles, and are given the chance to investigate and evaluate their creative ideas. They are exposed to a range of artists across disciplines and develop their knowledge and vocabulary linked to the creative arts.
The skills they acquire are designed so they can be applied to cross-curricular topics. Children use these art skills to enhance their learning and explore topics in greater depth.
It is critical that, as a means of expression, the children’s artwork is purposeful. We ensure they are clear about intended outcomes and have ways to measure their work against these.
In Art, we intend for children to be reflective in evaluating their work and the work of others. This is significant and continuous throughout their art journey across the school, supported by evidence of age-appropriate verbal and written reflection.
Implementation
The implementation of the Art and Design curriculum at Larwood School is drawn from the knowledge progression set out in the National Curriculum combined with a skills-based art curriculum and links to our topics to ensure a well-structured approach. This provides children with opportunities to express their creativity while developing mastery in key processes: drawing, painting, printing, textiles and sculpture.
Lessons involve studying the work of a range of relevant artists before focusing on a particular style from which the learning evolves. They build on key skills and create a journey before completing a final piece. Children receive constructive feedback, and further opportunities for evaluation and improvement are planned to ensure skills continue to develop.
This approach ensures a clear and comprehensive scheme of work demonstrating progression in knowledge and skills across key stages.
Educational trips with links to art and visits from local artists and craft makers will enhance children’s learning experiences.
Impact
As a result of a high-quality art curriculum, the use of a full range of resources will increase the profile of art in the school. The learning environment will remain consistent throughout the school and community as we aim to ensure art is loved by pupils and teachers. An integral part of the Art curriculum at Larwood School is for children to understand what it means to be an ‘artist’.
The impact is measured through:
Assessing progress and attainment against National Curriculum expectations.
Assessing children’s understanding through pupil conferencing with their class teacher.
Images and 3D work of children’s practical learning.
