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What does Art look like at St Teresa of Lisieux?
Art and Design is difficult to define, but one definition is that Art and Design are ways of expressing and communicating experiences, feelings and ideas in a visual form, using various methods and techniques. Children become involved in shaping their environments through Art and Design activities. They learn to make informed judgements and aesthetic and practical decisions. They explore ideas and meanings through the work of Artists, Crafts people and Designers. Through learning about the roles and functions of Art, they can explore the impact it has had on contemporary life and that of different times and cultures. The appreciation and enjoyment the visual arts has on enriching our lives.
GENERAL AIMS AT ST TERESA OF LISIEUX CATHOLIC PRIMARY
Our aims in teaching Art and Design are that all children will…
- Develop an enjoyment of the subject and have a positive attitude towards their work.
- Have experience of using a wide range of materials, techniques and themes.
- Be able to express their ideas and feelings.
- Have some knowledge of the work of Artists, Crafts people and Designers both past and present, and from a variety of cultures.
- Improve children’s ability to control materials, tools and techniques.
- Enjoy Art and Design activities and enjoy celebrating their work.
PRINCIPLES FOR THE TEACHING AND LEARNING OF ART AND DESIGN.
The school uses a variety of teaching and learning styles in Art & Design lessons. Our principle aim is to develop the children’s knowledge, skills and understanding of the subject. We do this best through a mixture of whole class teaching, group and individual work. Our school follows REAL projects (immersive learning approach with an over-riding essential question to explore termly. Our Art and Design are linked to this also. Which means self- evaluation and peer-critique methods are also used in Art and Design.
Art and Design is important because…
- It helps children develop their visual thinking and creativity.
- It can be used to develop ideas and feelings.
- It further develops Art vocabulary.
- It is enjoyable and interesting.
- It helps children develop their visual thinking and creativity.
- It can be used to develop ideas and feelings.
- It further develops Art vocabulary.
- It is enjoyable and interesting.