Art is our driver subject for our create project in terms 5 and 6. Below is our curriculum map, which gives an overview of the art studied in each year group.
Below are our 'Knowledge and Skills' and 'Vocabulary' progression documents, which show the learning journey from Foundation Stage through to Year 6 in more detail. Consistent definitions and visuals are used when teaching vocabulary in art to aid children's understanding.
Art and Design Knowledge and Skills
Art and Design Vocabulary Progression
Across the school, word mats are used to encourage the children's use of subject-specific vocabulary. These can be accessed here:
Foundation Stage Art and Design Word Mat - Animal Patterns
Foundation Stage Art and Design Word Mat - Mixed Media
Year 1 Art and Design Word Mat - Wassily Kandinsky
Year 2 Art and Design Word Mat - Paul Cezanne
Year 3 Art and Design Word Mat - KAWS, Gormley and Hepworth
Year 4 Art and Design Word Mat - Frida Kahlo
Year 5 Art and Design Word Mat - Monet, Hockney and Hokusai
Year 6 Art and Design Word Mat - Jackson Pollock
Knowledge organisers are used for Year 1 through to Year 6, and support children in recalling essential knowledge they have been taught. These can be accessed here:
Year 1 Art and Design Knowledge Organiser - Wassily Kandinsky
Year 2 Art and Design Knowledge Organiser - Paul Cezanne
Year 3 Art and Design Knowledge Organiser - KAWS, Gormley and Hepworth
Year 4 Art and Design Knowledge Organiser - Frida Kahlo
Year 5 Art and Design Knowledge Organiser - Monet, Hockney and Hokusai
Year 6 Knowledge Organiser - Jackson Pollock