The purpose of art, craft and design is to engage, inspire and challenge pupils, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to experiment, invent and create their own works of art, craft and design. As taken from the national curriculum, pupils “should be able to think critically and develop a more rigorous understanding of art and design. They should also know how art and design both reflect and shape our history, and contribute to the culture, creativity and wealth of our nation.”
In line with the national curriculum for Art and Design at Queen Emma we aim to ensure that all pupils:
The yearly overview for A&D in stages throughout Queen Emma is expressed below:
| Autumn | Spring | Summer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Y1 | Self-portraits and seasons collages. Papier-mâché planets | Castles inspired by Paul Klee. Clay castles. | Watercolour birds inspired by Jackie Morris. Shells and shading. Food art. |
| Y2 | Self portraits. Food watercolour | Observational drawing of plants. Great Fire of London | Working with different media in nature |
| Y3 | Cave art influenced by Teyjah McAren. Paisley patterns | Pointillism inspired by Seurat | Observational drawings inspired by Georgia O’Keefe Watercolour |
| Y4 | Natural Sculpture inspired by Andy Goldsworthy | Islamic Patterns | Perspective Drawing Modelling Relationships inspired by Keith Haring |
| Y5 | Textiles Sun/Moon Art Artist inspired by Peter Thorpe (Abstract Art) | Printing. African Animal Masks | Drawing. Clay Mummies. Death Masks |
| Y6 | 'Blitz Art' influenced by Paul Nash. Watercolour and ink. | 'Escher Models' Sculpture | ‘About Me’ Colour, collage, mixed media. 'Sewing' Wall hanging depicting volcanoes |
For more information please click on the link to view our Art Policy on our Policies page.
Reception
The reception children have used a vegetables to demonstrate a printing method. Lots of lovely paint colours were used to make the pictures really shine.
In year 2, we have expressed ourselves through a paper and colour pencil medium to put our own personalities on display.
Year 6
We focused on Paul Nash and his WWII art, to select colours represented in his art, and practise some sketching and painting techniques.
