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At Rolleston Primary, we have curriculum drivers that create pupils that are:
Intent
Rolleston is dedicated to enabling children the opportunities to create art work using a range of different materials/mediums. We use Kapow to support teachers in the teaching of art, ensuring progress in made throughout both key stages. Given that Kapow introduces each topic with specific videos for the teacher, this enables the teacher to feel confident in the implementation of skills and knowledge.
Rolleston explores a range of renowned artists’ works. These are incorporated into lessons but will also be explored through regular assemblies where artists are celebrated and discussed. These artists have inspired many pupils at Rolleston and many pupils aspire to create unique pieces of work similar to these. An Art display in the hall is in working progress and will showcase art work from year 1-6 and these will be a reflection of the artists each year groups have been exploring. There are some mobile display boards available for the presentation of their artwork and these have been used successfully.
Implementation
At Rolleston we are developing the strength of recording progress in sketch books which enables pupils to revisit and review their work over a course of time. These sketch books allow pupils to observe their skills in drawing, painting and sculptures they have made over the years as these books will travel up the school with the children
Lessons are always practical in nature and encourage experimental and exploratory learning with
pupils using sketchbooks to document their ideas. Differentiated guidance is available for every
lesson to ensure that lessons can be accessed and enjoyed by all pupils and opportunities to stretch
pupils’ learning are available when required. Pupil videos created by subject specialists help pupils to see art techniques modelled by experts, to ensure the delivery of Art in your school is of the highest quality.
Rolleston explores a range of renowned artist's works. We appreciate that our pupils may not necessarily know or have come across these artists in their personal life. Our curriculum opens the doors for children to examine, compare and discuss a range of artist's works. For example, Year 6 explore the work of Banksy and his art of graffiti and political activism. This allows pupils to discuss this type of ‘taboo’ art and also encourages a debate around political opinions and about expression. We want to encourage pupils at Rolleston to use art as a means of expression, particularly supporting pupils manage their own SEMH
Impact
Children are exposed to a range of artists to inspire their own work, increasing their cultural capital. This helps children to confidently discuss art and artists, which will support them when exhibiting their own work within the school. Children will become confident in their own skills as artists and build on their techniques as they move through the school. Children are successful in their art lessons and leave with a range of skills, including but not limited to sketching, painting, printing, colour mixing.
The expected impact of following the Kapow Primary Art and design scheme of work is that children will:
★ Produce creative work, exploring and recording their ideas and experiences.
★ Be proficient in drawing, painting, sculpture and other art, craft and design techniques.
★ Evaluate and analyse creative works using subject-specific language.
★ Know about great artists and the historical and cultural development of their art.
★ Meet the end of key stage expectations outlined in the National curriculum for Art and design.