Mapped to programme of study in art and design key stage 3

 

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Curriculum aims

Learning and undertaking activities in art and design contribute to achievement of the curriculum aims for all young people to become:

The importance of art and design

In art, craft and design, pupils explore visual, tactile and other sensory experiences (IE-focus statement) to communicate ideas and meanings. They work with traditional and new media developing confidence, competence, imagination and creativity. They learn to appreciate and value images and artefacts across times and cultures, and to understand the contexts in which they are made (IE 5 consider the influence of circumstances, beliefs and feelings on decisions and events). In art and design, pupils reflect critically on their own and other people's work, judging quality, value and meaning (IE 4 analyse and evaluate information, judging its relevance and value). Pupils learn to think and act as artists, designers and craftspeople, working creatively and intelligently. They develop an appreciation of art, craft and design, and its role in the creative and cultural industries that enriches their lives.

Key concepts

There are a number of key concepts that underpin the study of art and design. Pupils need to understand these concepts in order to deepen and broaden their knowledge, skills and understanding.

Cultural understanding

Creativity

Competence

Critical understanding

Key processes

These are the essential skills and processes in art and design that pupils need to learn to make progress.

Explore and create

Pupils should be able to:

Understand and evaluate

Pupils should be able to:

Range and content

This section outlines the breadth of the subject on which teachers should draw when teaching the key concepts and key processes.

The study of art and design should include:

Curriculum opportunities

During the key stage pupils should be offered the following opportunities that are integral to their learning and enhance their engagement with the concepts, processes and content of the subject.

The curriculum should provide opportunities for pupils to: