School:
Education
Programme:
Primary Education
Title:
Art and Design – foundation art and design
Value and Code:
BA QTS year One
Level:
1
Pre-requisites:
Introduction to teaching Art and Design in the Primary
school
Module convenor:
Other Contributors:
Duration of Course:
Teaching Pattern:
Assessment:
Lectures, Demonstrations, Videos,
Workshops, seminars, group presentations, directed
tasks.
Attendance
Gallery assignment, which includes a sequence
of three lesson plans which demonstrate and
awareness of issues of progression and
assessment. The lessons should be linked to an
artwork from the gallery and could, but need not,
be based on activities carried out on the module.
They should be word-processed and clearly
recognisable as lesson plans.
Module aims: The board aims of the module are:
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To consider how pupils can develop their creativity and imagination by
exploring the visual, tactile and sensory qualities of a range of materials and
processes.
To investigate how pupils can use their understanding of visual elements such
as colour, shape, space and pattern to represent their ideas.
To consider resources for teaching and learning in art and design and discuss
appropriate methods of teaching, planning and assessment.
To gain an understanding of art and design as a tool for learning across the
curriculum and appreciate the contribution the subject can make to other
curriculum areas.
To experiment with a range of techniques including drawing, painting and
collage.
To explore approaches to sequencing lessons in art and design.
Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the module will:
 Understand the content, structure and purpose of art and design in the National
Curriculum;
 Have begun to develop an range of practical and critical skills and knowledge
in art and design;
 Have begun to understand the ways in which children’s learning develops and
progresses in art and design at Key Stages 1 and 2 and foundation stage;
 Be aware of some planning, teaching and assessment methods in relation to art
and design including the appropriate uses of ICT.
 Be aware of a range of resources and teaching approaches available to art and
design education.
Module Content:
The lectures are designed to be interactive workshops, combining different teaching
and learning methods, and students are expected to take a full part in practical and
discussion activities. The diversity of teaching and learning methods reflects the
range of methods students will be expected to adopt as teachers. Module content will
be delivered and accessed thorough:
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Workshops that provide opportunities for students to explore and develop
their knowledge, skills and understanding through a range of practical
activities.
Discussion that encourage students to develop, share and debate their views
and ideas with others.
Self- directed study: Students are encouraged to engage in self-directed study
outside the contact hours of the module.
Students should develop a file or sketchbook as a record of their learning in art
and design throughout the module. This will include lecture notes and most of the
practical work completed on the module, together with further investigations into
practical work and extended reflections on ideas raised in discussion on the
module. This is not assessed but it should primarily be a valuable and practical
resource to the students when they become classroom teachers.
Key Texts:
Barnes, R. (2003) Teaching Art to Young Children 4-5. London, Routledge
Penny, S. Ford, R. Price, L. and Young, S, (2002) Achieving QTS: Teaching Arts in
Primary Schools. Exeter: Learning Matters.
Williams, D. (1997) Step by Step for….(Nursery/reception, Key stage 1, Lower key
stage 2, upper key stage 2) Preston: Topical Resources.
DfEE (1999) Art and Design in the National Curriculum: DfEE/QCA Publications
(also available at: www.nc.uk.net)
DfEE/QCA (2000)Art and Design: Scheme of Work KS1 and 2 (also available at:
www.standards.dfee.gov.uk/schemes/art)
Journals:
START: magazine for primary and pre-school teachers of art and design (NSEAD)
Internet addresses:
Major museums and galleries:
www.nationalgallery.org.uk
www.takeonepicture.org.uk
www.tate.org.uk
www.barbican.org.uk
www.hayward.org.uk
www.saatchi-gallery.co.uk
www.serpentinegallery.org
www.royalacadamy.org.uk
www.thebritishmuseum.ac.uk
www.designmuseum.org
www.vam.ac.uk (Victoria and Albert Museum)
www.npg.org.uk (National Portrait Gallery)
www.museums.co.uk (A-Z of museums)
www.galleries.co.uk
www.24hourmuseum.org.uk
www.artscopuncil.org.uk (Arts council for Great Britain)
www.groveart.com (dictionary of art)
www.iniva.org (provides resources for contemporary art in education)
www.caa.org.uk (contemporary applied arts)
www.artsed.getty.edu/ (an online service developed by J.Paul Getty Foundation
General Art websites:
www.arteducation.co.uk. For art education links and units of work
www.nsead.org for art education links
www.ngfl.gov.uk for art education links, virtual teacher centre/school art galleries
www.qca.org.uk for education links
www.ofsted.gov.uk school inspection reports
Museums and Galleries:
www.24hourmuseum.co.uk
Art and Artists all over the world.
www.sunsite.unc.edu/wm