The principles of our Sandlings ethos “Sandlings is a unique, nurturing school where everyone belongs an thrives” can be seen throughout our Art curriculum and provision.
The characteristics we aim to foster in our children are:
- The ability to use visual language skillfully and convincingly (for example, line, shape, pattern, colour, texture, form) to express emotions, interpret observations, convey insights and accentuate their individuality.
- The ability to communicate fluently in visual and tactile form.
- The ability to draw confidently and adventurously from observation, memory and imagination.
- The ability to explore and invent marks, develop and deconstruct ideas and communicate perceptively and powerfully through purposeful drawing in 2D, 3D or digital media.
- An impressive knowledge and understanding of other artists, craft-makers and designers.
- The ability to think and act like creative practitioners by using their knowledge and understanding to inform, inspire and interpret ideas, observations and feelings.
- Independence, initiative and originality which they can use to develop their creativity.
- The ability to select and use materials, processes and techniques skillfully and inventively to realise intentions and capitalise on the unexpected.
- The ability to reflect on, analyse and critically evaluate their own work and that of others.
- A passion for and a commitment to the subject
The subject topics that each year group will cover over a two-year cycle are:
- Painting
- Drawing
- Sculpture
- Textiles
- Collage
- Digital media
The 3 thresholds concepts for Art and Design are:
- Develop ideas – This concept involves understanding how ideas develop through an artistic process.
- Master techniques – This concept involves developing a skill set so that ideas may be communicated.
- Take inspiration from the greats –This concept involves learning from both the artistic process and techniques of great artists and artisans throughout history.
