Art

Introduction

In art, children learn about visual and tactile expression and communication.

They should be taught about:

• Expressing ideas, emotions, observations and experiences in images

• Developing creativity and imagination

• Using colour, form, texture and patterns

• Using materials and processes

• Understanding, appreciating, respecting and enjoying other people’s visual expressions

• The work of artists, craftspeople and designers from different cultures, including those represented in the host country

• Functions of the visual arts in people’s lives now and in the past

The knowledge, skills and understanding which children gain through their study of art can be regarded in terms of:

• Enquiry

• Designing

• Making

• Techniques

• Materials

• Interpretation

• Evaluation

• Communication

THE LEARNING GOALS

Milepost 1

By the end of the school year in which they are 7, the vast majority of children will:

1.1 Know about some of the forms used by artists in their work

1.2 Be able to use a variety of materials and processes

1.3 Be able to suggest ways of improving their own work

1.4 Be able to comment on works of art

1.5 Understand that the work of artists can be seen in a wide variety of places and situations

Milepost 2

By the end of the school year in which they are 9, the vast majority of children will:

2.1 Know how a number of artists – including some from their home country and the host country – use forms, materials and processes to suit their purpose

2.2 Know about some of the work of artists in the host country

2.3 Be able to use art as a means of self expression

2.4 Be able to choose materials and techniques which are appropriate for their task

2.5 Be able to explain their own work in terms of what they have done and why

2.6 Be able to talk about works of art, giving reasons for their opinions

Milepost 3

By the end of the school year in which they are 12, the vast majority of children will:

3.1 Know that the study of art is concerned with visual and tactile expression and communication

3.2 Know how artists, craftspeople and designers from a variety of traditions – including those of their home country and the host country – use materials, forms and techniques to

express their emotions, observations and experiences

3.3 Be able to use a wide variety of materials, forms and techniques to express their emotions, observations and experiences

3.4 Be able to communicate through visual and tactile forms

3.5 Be able to improve their own work

3.6 Be able to make judgements about works of art, showing understanding, appreciation, respect and enjoyment as appropriate

3.7 Be able to consider works of art in terms of meaning, design, materials, technique, place and time

3.8 Understand that the work of artists is influenced by their environment and that artists have an effect on the environment

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