Art Policy
Specific Aims
These are taken from Key Stage 1 and 2 of the National Curriculum for Wales.
There are 3 Attainment Targets
Understanding
Making
Investigating
It is intended that these three elements are interwoven so that the learning derived from each serves to reinforce the learning of the others.
1. Pupils should be given opportunities throughout the Key Stages to:-
a) undertake a balanced programme of art and craft activities which clearly builds on previous work and takes account of previous achievement:
b) work in two and three dimensions and on a variety of scales:
c) develop their ability to value the contribution made by other artists, craft workers and designers, responding critically and imaginatively to ideas, images and objects of many kinds and cultures especially Welsh:
d) work as individuals, in groups and as a whole class:
e) organise and care for materials, tools and equipment:
f) work with a range of materials, tools and techniques including IT:
g) foster individual creative ability and develop technical skills necessary to fulfil their full potential:
h) be able to explore the world at first hand, using all their senses and through experimentation gain knowledge and understanding of the world in which they live:
i) develop confidence, values and pleasure in art:
j) develop their aesthetic awareness and enable them to make informed judgements about art:
k) become used to expressing their own ideas, feelings thoughts and experiences.
2. Art and craft should be interpreted to include drawing, painting, print-making, modelling, sculpture, textile design and weaving.
3. Pupils should use materials, tools and techniques for practical work in accordance with health and safety requirements.
Objectives
Art does not have level descriptions. However, there are End of Key Stage Descriptions.
In Magor School we are recognising these as the objectives towards which our teaching of Art will be aimed. The descriptions differ slightly between Key Stages 1 and 2 and are set out below:
Key Stage 1
Understanding
Pupils recognise similarities and differences between their own practical work and that of others, responding to these and discussing them in simple terms.
Making
Using a range of materials and tools pupils explore the basic elements of the visual language of art, craft and design both practically and imaginatively. They make changes to their work where they recognise the need for such modifications.
Investigating
Pupils record images and ideas from direct observation, memory, feelings and imagination. They use a range of items that have been collected and organised as a basis for their own work.
Key Stage 2
Understanding
Pupils compare their own work to that of others. They respond imaginatively and indicate an awareness of methods used by artists, craft workers and designers. They demonstrate an understanding of the different purposes of art, craft and design.
Making
Pupils demonstrate control of a range of materials, tools and techniques to achieve a variety of outcomes and apply their developing understanding of the visual language of art, craft and design. They review and modify their work when they recognise the need for change.
Investigating
Pupils select and record images and ideas from direct observation, memory, feelings and imagination and use a range of materials and methods to support the development of their work. They prepare and develop an idea or theme for their work by collecting and organising visual and other resources.