Art and Design

Intent

At Holy Family, it is our intent to enable every child to express themselves in a creative way. We believe that high-quality art and design education should engage, inspire and challenge pupils, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to experiment, invent and reflect when creating their own works of art, craft and design.

Implementation

Each of the key processes of art - drawing, painting, textiles and sculpture – are evenly spread across our curriculum, supported by a clear skills progression policy.
Key skills and processes are taught through the study of a broad range of artists, craft makers and designers.
The vocabulary associated with specific skills and processes are weaved into the teaching of art and design.
Children are encouraged to think critically and develop a more rigorous understanding of art and design.
Children are encouraged to explore and record their ideas and experiences in a variety of ways - pupils use a sketchbook which they are taught to use as a visual diary.

Impact

Children gain the knowledge and appreciation of a range of famous artists. They will also know how these artists reflect and shape our history, contribute to culture and creativity.
Children are enabled to produce artworks of their own, using a variety of media and materials.
Children are given frequent opportunities to explore their imagination and creativity.
Children become proficient in a range of art and design skills that they can then recall, demonstrate and build upon in further education.

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Painting

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Paint Andy Warhol

John Constable

A 'masterclass' with Mr Martin from St. Simon Stock

We were extremely lucky to welcome Mr Martin to work with our Year 6 pupils for an expert masterclass is using perspective in drawing. The children were already able to tell him about the 'vanishing point' and how the saturation and pigment of colour can help create distance. During Term 4, we are studing the drawing works of John Constable and so this opportunity was particularly useful. We already can't wait for his next visit!

Pablo Picasso

Paul Klee

In each year group, children focused on the many elements of drawing from sketching and shading to the 7 elements of design: line, shape, form, value, texture, colour and space. Perspective was also a key element needed when recreating pieces inspired by Klee.