Art and Design
Creative development encompasses art and design at Bishop Martin. We believe art is very important as it enables children to gain a broad and well-rounded education and allows children to develop their imagination and creativity. It teaches children to express themselves both as a means of self-expression and to communicate with others, helping children to understand the world visually. Our skills- and knowledge-based curriculum is designed to develop progressively each year, building on previous learning. Pupils gain confidence in applying essential skills, knowledge, and vocabulary to make meaningful progress in art.
Our curriculum celebrates cultural diversity, featuring artists from various backgrounds to inspire pupils and connect them to broader societal themes. Art is presented as an inclusive medium that both reflects and shapes history, contributing to our cultural richness. Pupils explore diverse artistic styles, deepening their understanding of inclusivity in the art world.
In EYFS, pupils experiment with materials, exploring patterns, colours, and different tools. In KS1 and KS2, long-term planning covers core areas like drawing, painting, printing, collage, and 3D, with lessons connecting art practice to history, movements, and individual artists.
Our art curriculum encourages self-expression, builds self-esteem, and broadens cultural awareness. Through substantive knowledge (understanding of movements, artists, and art history) and disciplinary knowledge (skills, techniques, and art analysis), pupils engage deeply with art, developing both a technical and contextual understanding that grows year by year.
LATEST NEWS:
We joined 'Artsmark - A Day to Create': a day for children's ideas, imagination and creativity to flourish through a whole school arts activity.
Enrichment Expeirences:
Many thanks also to all parents who contribut to the workshops with The Walker Art Gallery. The children linked art with wellbeing, explored the work of famous artists, such as Monet and learnt drawing techniques liked to perspective.
Click on the files below to explore some enrichment activities we have enjoyed and to visit our online Bishop Martin art gallery.
ART AT HOME - click on the links below to enjoy some art at home, applying the skills and techniques you have learnt in school:
Key Stage 1 Art
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zyg4d2p
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z6g2xyc
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/z83bkqt/resources/1
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zdgrd2p/resources/1
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zrt8bqt
Key Stage 2 Art
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zn3rkqt
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/ztjqtfr/resources/1
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zhq7hyc/resources/1
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z9ggp4j
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