Art

Vision: intent, implementation & impact 

At Rotherfield Primary School, we celebrate the fact that art is an important part of our curriculum. The children learn how to use many different art mediums and are provided with lots of opportunities to explore and experiment, before producing their own artwork. The children study the work of a huge range of artist (from different eras and cultures) in order to widen their understanding that art can take many different forms. All the children have opportunities to work alongside different artists and learn new skills first hand. They also visit a local art gallery and museum to see work first hand, and have an opportunity to work towards gaining The Arts Award – Discovery – during their time at school.  The Art curriculum at Rotherfield Primary School is taught in a meaningful way and many links are made to other areas of the curriculum being taught at the time.The Art curriculum at Rotherfield Primary School is taught in a meaningful way and many links are made to other areas of the curriculum being taught at the time.There are after school Art and Pottery clubs offered to pupils, to provide additional opportunities for the children to be creative.  

 

Implementation

The teaching of art includes clear progression throughout the school. The curriculum has been mapped out, to ensure all children have the opportunity to learn a wide range of art skills, study a variety of artists and learn to evaluate and develop their own work. Meaningful links to other subjects have been made to enhance the learning opportunities. The curriculum has been designed to ensure that teaching of art includes work from a range diversities, cultures, eras and genres. 

Delivering of lessons follows a process:  

Immersing children in the art/artist - Teachers regularly work with local artists and visit museums / galleries – both in person or online - for enrichment. 

Teaching of the skills – Teachers will teach the skills needed in order to enable children to create their own work.  

Evaluation – children will evaluate their art and the art of others.  

Opportunities to experience art are provided in after school clubs and the school uses art to work with the local community.   

The impact of the vision will be: 

•     Children will understand art and understand its importance throughout time and around the world. 
•      Art will become embedded in the curriculum, and this will be shown with gaining Artsmark status. 
•     Children will gain new skills and build on these as they progress through the school, developing a confidence in arts.    

Long Term Planning

Click here to download the long term planning

Jubilee Week

 Year 1 took part in an art workshop at Wakehurst Place and created these beautiful land art designs in the style of Raku Inoue. Children could only use natural materials that could be found in the surrounding environment and were tasked with designing around the theme of ‘Growth’.  

 

Year 1 Art at Wakehurst Place

Year 1 took part in an art workshop at Wakehurst Place and created these beautiful land art designs in the style of Raku Inoue. Children could only use natural materials that could be found in the surrounding environment and were tasked with designing around the theme of ?Growth?.

 

All the children in the whole school worked with a local artist to create an enormous crown, which is displayed in our school hall to celebrate the Queen's Jubilee. Additionally, the children took part in a wide range of Art Activities as part of Jubilee Week - click here to find out more 

Our Jubilee Crown

 

 

 

Story telling Week 

During national story telling week the children have heard some traditional tales, with a twist, from different members of staff. They have also had the opportunity to watch a real puppet show, and learn about puppetry from Puppet Tree, who perform puppet shows at St Deny’s Church on the first Sunday of every month.

In addition, each class had an online story telling session, which involved listening and discussing a story, singing and music.

On Thursday, the children made their own puppets and then they retold a traditional tale using their own puppets. Some classes used puppet theatres to do this, whilst others created their own scenery.

The Art Council visited the classes and they reported back saying that:

Reception class – Collete really enjoyed creating the tongue and snipping the hair of her hand puppet. She says it was a ten out of ten time.

Year 1 – Lilly loved puppet making and it was very fun. She loved using lots of different colours on her spoon puppet.

Year 2 – Milo enjoyed sequencing a story and making the Princess and the pea characters from card and fabric for their stick puppet. It was a fun day.

Year 3 – Jacob – We made finger puppets. I think making puppets is good because it makes everyone happy.

Year 4 Scarlett – We made glove puppets. Everyone had enjoyed the day because the learning is different and very very fun and enjoyable. Everyone had a smile on their face.  

Year 6 – In Year 6 the children had to saw wood to make their puppet frame. Matilda- It was really fun to work as a group and create a show together.   

 

Story Telling Week

 

 Working with a local potter

On Tuesday, Newton class were really lucky to work with Sue, a potter, who talked to the children about how she makes her own work and how to work with clay. The children then made some wonderful dragon eyes, guided by her expertise. It was a most enjoyable afternoon and the children produced some excellent sculptures.

 

Year 5 - Greek Pots

In history, Year 5 have been learning about The Greeks. They have learnt about different Greek Gods and have written some brilliant stories based on a demi God character, inspired by the book - Percy and The Lightening Thief. They also attended a virtual workshop on-line with The British History Museum to learn how the Ancient Greeks lived.  In addition. they created their own Greek Temples, which were dedicated to their favourite Gods and made Greek Vases. It was a really enjoyable and exciting topic.

 

 Year 5 - Painting with a local artist

Year 5 created some still life paintings with local artist, Katherine Jennings. They learnt how to draw the flowers by looking at the different shapes and then how to use water colour paints. The children thoroughly enjoyed the workshop and  said it was calming, they learnt lots of facts about art and fun. 

 Year 5 - The Amelia

The Year 5 children visited The Amelia in Tunbridge Wells and looked at different art forms. They all successfully completed their art award after studying local historical artist George Smart. 

 Y2 on the beach

Newton Class created land art on the beach as part of their PSHE and Science topic.

 

Media

A variety of media is used, including pastels, paints and printing. Children are taught how to mix their colours carefully. Before creating their art, the children will plan their work. For example, before a sculpture projec, the children went to the local church to see the different types of sculpture first-hand. The teachers also enjoy receiving training to help them teach Art well.