Art at Farnborough Grange
Intent
At Farnborough Grange Infant and Nursery school, we want Art to be loved and enjoyed by all children, irrespective of background or ability. We want to instil a love of learning, and teach all children to develop a true understanding and appreciation of visual arts. We will teach our children a broad range of skills and techniques that they will then be able to use independently, allowing them to confidently explore and experiment with new ideas producing final pieces of work that showcase their ability. They will use colour, texture, pattern, different materials and processes to communicate what they see, feel and think. Our children will learn about artists from a variety of backgrounds, helping to develop their cultural knowledge and their descriptive and emotive language. We intend for all children to leave our school with a secure set of skills, having had good quality experiences in all areas of Art and Design. We hope they feel confident in their ability and equal to those of others.
We have ensured the curriculum for Art contains the right content and progression through each Key Stage because curriculum overviews were created in reference to the National Curriculum 2014 and expected outcomes are in line with end of year expectations.
Implementation
The Art curriculum is therefore implemented at each stage in the following ways:
EYFS |
The skills children learn are:
Children develop their vocabulary using subject specific vocabulary. In Reception, they also develop an understanding of simple phrases to describe and compare their work. |
Year 1 |
In Year 1 children will develop a wide range of art and design techniques in using colour, pattern, texture, line, shape, form and space. They will use a range of materials creatively to design and make products.
The skills children learn are:
Topic-specific vocabulary is explicitly taught and modelled, enabling children to express their ideas and engage in discussions about artist and a piece of art. Children have the opportunity to apply their learning when describing what they can see and like in the work of another artist. Children will use their knowledge of key vocabulary to say how other artists have used colour, pattern and shape. |
Year 2 |
In Year 2 children are encouraged to produce more detailed work inspired by artist Esther Mahlangu, Kenny Hunter, Vincent Van Gogh and experiment with different styles which the artists have used.
The skills children learn are:
Topic-specific vocabulary is explicitly taught and modelled, enabling children to express their ideas and engage in discussions about artist and a piece of art. Children have the opportunity to apply their learning when discussing what or who their work is influenced by. Children will use their knowledge of key vocabulary to say how other artists have inspired their work and suggest improvements to their work. |
Provision for key groups at our school |
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Wider opportunities |
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Impact
Pupils will demonstrate good progress in their artistic skills and knowledge, as evidenced by formative assessments and their work. The impact of our Art curriculum will facilitate pupils in making good progress over their time at Farnborough Grange, and relative to a child’s individual starting point. They will become confident in applying the skills they have learnt to express their creativity, become capable of expressing themselves creatively and show appreciation of a variety of artistic genres. Pupils will develop confidence, resilience, and perseverance through their artistic journey, enabling them to tackle challenges with determination to aspire to their learning goal.
Art provides a platform for pupils to express themselves creatively, fostering their emotional and cultural awareness. Pupils will develop collaborative skills and learn to respect and support their peers, enhancing their social skills and sense of belonging. They will have a broad understanding and appreciation of Art from different cultures and historical periods. Pupils will develop a love for various forms of Art and appreciate Art beyond the school setting. Art education will contribute to pupils' cultural capital, enriching their experiences and broadening their horizons to dream big. They will thoroughly enjoy their Art lessons, actively participating and eagerly sharing their creative ideas. Art lessons and extracurricular activities will spark curiosity enabling our children to start small and dream big. Pupils, staff, and parents will speak highly of the Art provision, recognising its impact on pupils' holistic development.