Framwellgate Moor Primary School
Art & Design
Art and Design
Art and Design Coordinator Team: Mrs S Burgess, Mrs C Robinson, Miss J French
Governor with the responsibility for Creativity: Mr. P Dawson
At Framwellgate Moor Primary School our ambition is for every child to experience a rich and varied art and design framework while learning fundamental art techniques alongside building artistic knowledge. We enable every child to experience art and design and make progress incrementally.
Early Years
At FMPS we believe that Expressive Arts and Design in our Early Years provision is integral to pupils being creative and developing their own ideas. Art and Design is delivered through adult led learning and continuous provision. Adult led sessions focus on developing skills, new learning and exploring concepts. For example, children in Reception have made paint brushes using natural materials and then created paint with mud during Forest school. Continuous provision allows children to practise their skills, challenge their thinking and embed concepts. Art and Design objectives are taught, explored and revisited throughout the year.
In Key Stage 1
Pupils use a range of materials creatively to design and make products. They use drawing, painting and sculpture to develop and share their ideas, experiences and imagination. They have opportunities to develop a wide range of art and design techniques using colour, pattern, texture, line, shape, form and space. They explore the work of a range of artists, craft makers and designers, describing the differences and similarities between different practices and disciplines, and making links to their own work. For example, in their drawing lessons for Year 1 and 2, they looked at the works of the illustrator Quentin Blake. They learnt how to make different marks to show textures, after which they applied the techniques into their own drawing.
In Key Stage 2
Pupils develop their techniques, including their control and their use of materials, with creativity, experimentation and an increasing awareness of different kinds of art, craft and design. They create sketch books to record their observations and use them to review and revisit ideas. They improve their mastery of art and design techniques, including drawing, painting and sculpture with a range of materials for example, pencil, charcoal, paint, clay. Pupils learn about great artists, architects and designers in history. In Year 3 and 4 for example, pupils use tints and shades to create 3- dimensional effect. Firstly, they learn about tints and shades, then they explore making and creating a colour chart. Next, they learn different techniques like stippling, dabbing and pointillism, after which they apply this knowledge into their artwork. In Year 5 and 6 children continue to look at artists’ eg David Hockney, Paula Rego and Frank Bowling. Next, they chose an artist and research their techniques used. They use their sketchbooks to record their exploration and research and then plan an extended piece of art to apply what they have learnt.
Pupils in Lower Key Stage 1 and EYFS are able to join a Reading Arts and Crafts club where they have an opportunity to extend their love of art.
By the end of their Art and design journey at FMPS, we want to ensure that children have acquired the relevant skills, knowledge and confidence to allow them to be successful in the next stage of their art and design learning and beyond.
Click here to see our community links
https://www.thisisdurham.com/things-to-do/durham-city-art-trail-p1061391
https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/
https://www.familiesonline.co.uk/local/durham/places-to-go/arts-crafts
https://sunderlandculture.org.uk/events/regular-classes-and-courses-for-children/
https://www.kemblegallery.com/
Career Links
We know that it is important for pupils to learn the skills required for different careers. Learning Art and Design at FMPS will allow pupils to get a glimpse into what it means to be an artist. They will have the opportunity in learning artistic skills required for this career choice.
Skills required to become an Artist:
- Passionate about Art in various forms
- Creative, imaginative and expressive
- Motivated, determine and resilient
- Secure in exploring and using materials
- Knowledge of varying art and design techniques
- Confident in own ability
- Have the knowledge that you will work long and irregular hours
- Can work on their own or as part of a team
- Self-discipline and time management
Becoming an Illustrator
You will need:
- knowledge of the fine arts
- to be thorough and pay attention to detail
- design skills and knowledge
- the ability to use your initiative
- to be flexible and open to change
- the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
- thinking and reasoning skills
Early Years
Draw with purpose
Identify and mix colours
Explore different techniques
Build manipulative strength
Develop language
Understand differences between, drawing, painting and creating
Key Stage One
Explore own ideas
Use sketch books
Use a range of materials
Develop observational skills
Describe similarities and differences
Talk about what they have seen
Develop observational skills
Key Stage Two
Develop ideas independently from their own research
Explore and record their plans
Use sketch books for recording and research
Apply own techniques with a range of media
Research ideas and approaches of artists
Use their knowledge of tools and materials to make improvements
Becoming an Art Museum Curator
You will need:
- knowledge of the fine arts
- to be thorough and pay attention to detail
- an interest and knowledge of art history
- business management skills
- knowledge of how to teach and engage learners
- leadership skills
- the ability to use your initiative
- the ability to work well with others
- to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently
Early Years
Develop a love of art through
exploration of materials, marks, media, textures, techniques
Develop language
Understand differences between, drawing, painting and creating
Mix simple colours
Explore light and dark shades
Key Stage One
Explore own ideas
Use sketch books
Use a range of materials
Develop observational skills
Describe similarities and differences
Talk about what they have seen
Learn about artists and their works
Develop observational skills
Key Stage Two
Develop ideas independently from their own research
Explore and record their plans
Use sketch books for recording and research
Apply own techniques with a range of media
Research ideas and approaches of artists
Use their knowledge of tools and materials to make improvement
Becoming an Architect
You will need:
- design skills and knowledge
- knowledge of building and construction
- to be thorough and pay attention to detail
- thinking and reasoning skills
- customer service skills
- excellent verbal communication skills
- analytical thinking skills
- the ability to use your initiative
- to be able to use a computer and the main software packages confidently
Early Years
Explore resources and materials
Draw with purpose
Explore marks using media
Explore textures
Identify and mix colours
Explore different techniques
Develop language
Understand differences between, drawing, painting and creating
Explore light and dark shades
Key Stage One
Explore own ideas
Use sketch books
Use a range of materials
Develop observational skills
Describe similarities and differences
Talk about what they have seen
Develop observational skills
Key Stage Two
Develop ideas independently from their own research
Explore and record their plans
Use sketch books for recording and research
Apply own techniques with a range of media
Research ideas and approaches of artists
Use their knowledge of tools and materials to make improvement
Please find below useful links that can be used by parents to support your child’s developing understanding of careers education and create conversations at home around careers and pathways through education.
https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/explore-careers
https://www.lmiforall.org.uk/careerometer/
https://www.northeastambition.co.uk/toolkits/labour-market-insights-toolkit
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zdqnxyc
https://nationalcareersweek.com/parentsguide/
https://www.theparentsguideto.co.uk/free-resources
You can view our Art and Design Pupil Progression Grid below:
You can view our long-term curriculum below:
Our Home learning Art Lessons:
Photos from our Art & Design Lessons in school:
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