Art and Design Intent, Implementation and Impact

Subject Lead: Mrs Hammond

Intent

At Sheldwich art should be fully inclusive to every child. Our aims are to: fulfil the requirements of the National Curriculum for art and design, provide a broad and balanced curriculum, ensure the progressive development of knowledge and skills, enable children to observe and record from first-hand experience and from imagination, develop the children’s competence in controlling materials and tools, acquire knowledge and become proficient in various art and design techniques and processes, begin to develop an awareness of the visual and tactile elements including; colour, pattern and texture, line and tone, shape, form and space, foster enjoyment and appreciation of the visual arts and develop a knowledge of significant artists, craftspeople and designers, increase critical awareness of the roles and purposes of art and design in different times and cultures, and analyse works using the language of art and design and develop a cross-curricular approach to the use of art and design in all subjects.

Art and design teaching at Sheldwich instils an appreciation and enjoyment of the visual arts.  Art and design stimulates imagination and creativity; involving children in a range of visual, tactile and sensory experiences, which enable them to communicate what they see, think and feel through the use of the elements of colour, texture, form and pattern.  Art and design promotes careful observation and an appreciation of the world around us. Children explore ideas and meanings through studying the work of artists and designers. Through learning about the roles and functions of art, they can explore the impact it has had on contemporary life and on different periods and cultures. 

Implementation

To ensure high standards of teaching and learning in art and design, we implement a curriculum that is progressive throughout the whole school. Art and design is taught as part of a half-termly or termly topic, focusing on knowledge and skills stated in the National Curriculum. At Sheldwich we ensure that art and design is given the same importance as the core subjects, as we feel this is important in enabling all children to gain ‘real-life’ experiences.

• The art and design curriculum at Sheldwich is based upon the 2014 Primary National Curriculum which provides a broad framework and outlines the knowledge and skills and taught in each Key Stage.
• Educational visits are another opportunity for the teachers to plan for additional art learning outside the classroom. At Sheldwich the children have had many opportunities to experience art and design on educational visits. The children have explored local museums/art galleries and had visitors into school to share art and design learning and have hands on experiences. 
• A specific week in the year dedicated to Art learning, allowing children to really engage with the subject on a deeper level using visiting artists providing workshops.
• Lessons take place in mixed ability year groups, however, specific support is put in place so that all children, regardless of their starting point, can meet the Learning Objective.  
• Alongside our curriculum provision for design and technology, we also provide all pupils with the opportunity to participate in Art based after school clubs. 

Impact

Art and design learning is loved by teachers and pupils across school.

• They are always keen to learn new skills and work hard to perfect those shown to them. 
• Teachers have high expectations and quality evidence can be presented in a variety of ways. 
• The children’s art is very often cross-curricular, and helps them to express feelings and emotions in art, as well as show their knowledge and understanding in humanities. 
• All children use technical vocabulary accurately and pupils are expected to know, apply and understand the matters, skills and processes specified. 
• Children will become more confident in analysing their work and giving their opinion on their own and other works of art. 
• Children show competences in improving their resilience and perseverance by continually evaluating and improving their work. 
• Classroom displays reflect the children’s sense of pride in their artwork and this is also demonstrated by creative outcomes across the wider curriculum. 
• The school environment also celebrates children’s achievements in art and demonstrates the subject’s high status in the school, with outcomes, including sculptures, enhancing the outdoor as well as indoor environment

Assessment

Teacher assessment forms the basis of Art and Design assessment at Sheldwich Primary School. Teachers are expected to mark each lesson and record children who have achieved particularly well, and those who require additional support. Teachers assess formatively through the use of verbal questioning, observations  and photographs of children whilst participating in practical activities and design, as well as through their marking of children’s work in their books. As a result of this, teachers are highly skilled at adapting their planning to meet the needs of their children. The assessment of children in Art is noted termly on the schoolwide ‘Foundation Assessment’ file and is reported to parents twice yearly through the ‘Mid-Year Report’ and ‘End of Year Report’.

Reporting to Parents and Carers takes place on a regular basis through informal updates if/when required, during consultation sessions held twice a year and through a formal written ‘Mid-Year’ and ‘End of Year’ report.