Intent 

At the Rosary School our Art curriculum has been designed to ensure all children are inspired to experiment and be inventive. By experiencing the highest forms of creativity, our curriculum aims to build the confidence of our pupils providing opportunities to develop their abilities, nurture their talents and interests and express their thoughts and ideas.

We  believe that art is a universal language that enables all pupils to engage, be inspired and challenged.  Our art curriculum will equip pupils with the knowledge and skills in drawing, painting, sculpting and other art and craft activities to experiment, invent and create their own pieces of Art. Our children will know about great artists, craft makers and designers, and understand the historical and cultural development of their art forms.

Implementation

Planning is sequential, allowing children to build their skills and knowledge. Key skills are revisited with increasing complexity, allowing children to revise and build on previous learning. Creativity and independent outcomes are embedded into planning, supporting students in learning how to make their own creative choices and decisions, so that their art outcomes, whilst still being knowledge-rich, are unique to the pupils.

Impact

We want children to be equipped with a range of techniques and have the confidence and creativity to form a strong foundation for their Art and design learning at Key Stage 3 and beyond.

The expected impact is that children will:

- Produce creative work, exploring and recording their ideas and experiences.

- Be proficient in drawing, painting, sculpture and other art, craft and design techniques.

- Evaluate and analyse creative works using subject-specific language.

- Know about great artists and the historical and cultural development of their art.

Kapow Art and Design

At the Rosary Catholic Primary School we use the Kapow Art and Design Scheme. The scheme of work is designed with strands that run throughout each unit:

• Generating ideas
• Using sketchbooks
• Making skills including formal elements (line, shape, tone, texture, pattern, colour)
• Knowledge of artists
• Evaluating and analysing

Units of lessons are sequential, allowing pupils to build their skills and knowledge, applying them to a range of outcomes. Formal elements of art are woven throughout the units. Key skills are continually revisited with increasing complexity in a spiral curriculum model. This allows pupils to revise and build on previous learning. 

The 4 core areas of learning across the Art curriculum are:

• Drawing
• Painting and mixed media
• Sculpture and 3D
• Craft and design

Curriculum Overview

Our Art Gallery

Nursery: Sunflowers

Nursery have created their own sunflower pictures.

Year 3: Prehistoric Art

In Year 3 we have explored prehistoric art linked to our History topic. We have used charcoal to create images in the style of prehistoric art.

Year 3 Abstract Art

Using flowers as a stimulus, Year 3 have created their own unique pieces of abstract art.

Year 3 Roman Art

As part of their learning about Roman Britain, Year 3 created their own mosaic pieces.

Year 4 Still Life Sketching

Year 4 has focused on line and shading when sketching still life. 

Year 4 Printing 

Exploring patterns,  Year 4 have created stamps to print their own patterns.

Year 4 Art in RE

Using watercolors Year 4 created their own images to represent the Holy Spirit.  

Year 5: Architecture

Exploring architecture in everyday life. In Year 5 we have had the opportunity to explore architecture and design our own buildings.

Year 5 Refugees and School of Sanctuary

Year 5 have used art to share a message. We are called as advocates to the poor and displaced.

Year 5 Natural Art

Exploring our natural environment to create art pieces for the Coronation of King Charles.

Year 5: Every Picture Tells a Story

Exploring and re-creating pieces of art to understand the emotion behind the pieces.

Year 6: Photography

Taking photographs in a natural form, in Year 6 we have explored how we can use photography in an inventive and creative form.

Year 6 Portraits

Year 6 RE Art

Year 6 recreated Art pieces for our  Lenten Service. 

Art Club

Our Art ambassadors work with Mrs Robinson every week in one of our enrichment clubs. Following a successful Art exhibition in 2022/23 members have grown with 2 clubs now taking place every week.