Art 

Subject Lead:

 Mrs K Brenner

Subject Document: 

Art Coverage and Progression

‘Every Child is an Artist’ – Pablo Picasso

Creativity is a vitally important component of a child’s learning and development. Without the appropriate use of imagination and creativity, pupils are in danger not engaging with their own learning or be able to express themselves well.                              

Art helps children to deepen an understanding of their own and others’ creative ideas, as well as their skills in appreciation and evaluation. It also helps them to develop their own technical abilities in areas such as painting, puppetry, sculpture, sketching and collage.

At Oak Tree Primary, Art and Design is seen as an essential part of the curriculum and is taught regularly across the term. Across the KS1 and KS2 curriculum, pupils will gain greater knowledge of artists across a range of art forms, both traditional and contemporary, and an understanding of art history. The progression of art skills through their time at Oak Tree encompasses a wide variety of artistic and design mediums and styles, including pottery, printing, drawing, painting and digital art.

In KS2, the pupils are encouraged to keep detailed sketchbooks which stay with them as they progress through the year groups, to show the development of their skills and knowledge.

There are also opportunities to work on external art projects, and the curriculum is enriched with visits from artists, the opportunity to take part in the after school art club, and in wider creative events.