Art and Design Subject Leader: Miss Anthea Wood
As parents cherish their child’s first mark making attempts, at Kaye’s we value all children’s expression through art. In the words of Picasso, “Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.” At Kaye’s, we try our upmost to instil pride and confidence in our young artists and for them to carry this with them through their education and beyond. Our Art curriculum is designed to engage, inspire and challenge pupils, whilst equipping them with the knowledge and skills to be able to experiment, invent and create their own works of art. As pupils progress, they should gain a deeper understanding of how Art and Design reflects and shapes our history, and how it contributes to the culture, creativity and wealth of our world.
Year 4 - Pencil drawings based on Egyptian gods.
Year 1 - Painting beech trees and printing using leaves from our orchard.
Year 2 - Natural art in our orchard.
The National Curriculum
Schools are largely free to design their own curriculum in Art, while providing a broad experience for their students. Children will explore a range of different techniques such as drawing, painting and sculpture, and will use a variety of materials, from pencil and paint to charcoal and clay, to create their own art pieces. In addition, during Key Stage 2, children will study the works of some great artists, architects and designers from history.