Art and design
Purpose of study
Art and design embody the highest form of human creativity. Art and design
teaching should instil in pupils an appreciation of beauty and an awareness of
how creativity depends on technical mastery. They should learn to draw, paint
and sculpt as well as design and create aesthetically pleasing objects in two
and three dimensions. Pupils should learn about the achievements of great
artists and designers.
Aims
The National Curriculum for art and design aims to ensure that all pupils:
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produce creative work, exploring their ideas and recording their
experiences
become proficient in using drawing, painting, sculpture and other
creative expressions
evaluate and analyse artistic works using the language of art, craft and
design
know about the great artists, craftsmen and designers, and understand
the historical development of their art forms. Attainment targets By the end of each key stage, pupils are expected to know, apply and
understand the matters, skills and processes specified in the relevant
programme of study.
Subject content
Key Stage 1
Pupils should be taught creativity in art, craft and design by:
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using a range of materials to design and make products
using drawing, painting and sculpture to share their ideas,
experiences and imagination
developing techniques in using colour, pattern, texture, line, shape,
form and space using clay and printing to a large scale and in 3D
being taught about the work of a range of artists, craftsmen and
designers, describing the differences and similarities between different
practices and disciplines, and making links to their own work.
Key Stage 2
Pupils should be taught to develop their techniques, including their control
and their use of materials, with experimentation and an increasing awareness
of different kinds of art, craft and design.
Pupils should be taught:
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to create sketch books to record their observations and use themto
review and revisit ideas, and collect visual material to help them to
develop their ideas
to improve their mastery of techniques, such as drawing, painting and
sculpture with materials (e.g. pencil, charcoal, paint, clay)
about the greatest artists, architects and designers in history.
Key Stage 3
Pupils should be taught to develop their ideas and increase proficiency in their
execution. They should develop a critical understanding of artists, architects
and designers, expressing reasoned judgements that can inform their own
work.
Pupils should be taught:
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to use a range of drawing techniques to record their observations in
sketchbooks and journals as a basis for exploring their ideas using a
range of media, such as painting with oils and watercolours, videos and
installations
to increase their proficiency in the handling of different materials
to analyse and evaluate their own work, and that of others, in order to
strengthen the visual impact or applications of their work
about the history of art, craft and design, including major movements
from ancient to the modernist periods (e.g. Art Nouveau,
Impressionism, Dadaism).
Design and technology
Purpose of study
Through creativity and innovation, design and technology continue to shape
our lives. Using an activity-focused approach, a high-quality design and
technology education should give pupils opportunities to create, innovate,
design, make and evaluate a variety of well-crafted products. Pupils should be
taught the technical skills and craftsmanship to execute practical tasks,
thereby developing confidence in using these skills.
Aims
The National Curriculum for design and technology aims to ensure that all
pupils:
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understand food and nutrition and have opportunities to learn to cook.
In meeting this aim schools without access to a teaching kitchen,
nearby kitchen or mobile kitchen may have to adapt what they teach
accordingly to the facilities available.
It also aims to ensure that, working in fields such as materials (including
textiles), horticulture, electricals and electronics, construction, and mechanics,
they:
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develop valuable practical skills and use these safely with a range of
resistant and non-resistant materials, drawingmedia, tools and
equipment, in both 2-D and 3-D
design and make well-crafted products that are fit for purpose
develop and use a range of common practical skills, in contexts such
as mechanical, diagnostic and repair tasks
understand and, where appropriate, use the design cycle of planning,
developing prototypes, modifying, making and evaluating
know about good design, everyday products and use correct technical
terminology
investigate the rich history of design and technological innovation in
Britain and further afield, from the Industrial Revolution onwards, as
well as current innovations. Attainment targets By the end of each key stage, pupils are expected to know, apply and
understand the matters, skills and processes specified in the relevant
programme of study.
Subject content
Introduction
In Key Stages 1 to 3 pupils should be taught progressively more demanding
practical knowledge, skills and crafts, working in fields such as:
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food and cookery: to learn about food and plan and prepare healthy,
wholesome dishes, following straightforward recipes and using a range
of common ingredients and techniques. In meeting this requirement
schools without access to a teaching kitchen, nearby kitchen or mobile
kitchen may have to adapt the recipes and techniques they teach
accordingly to the facilities available
materials: to plan, design, make and evaluate decorative and/or
practical objects, using a range of common materials such as wood,
metal, plastic and card (see also textiles, below)
textiles: to plan, design, make, repair and evaluate decorative and/or
practical objects, using a range of textiles and employing common
techniques such as sewing, embroidery and knitting
horticulture: to cultivate plants for practical purposes, such as for food
or for decorative displays
electricals and electronics: to carry out common diagnostic,
maintenance and repair tasks on electrical and electronic appliances,
and plan, design, make and evaluate simple electrical or electronic
devices
construction: to carry out common diagnostic, maintenance and repair
tasks and use simple techniques in building and construction
mechanics: to undertake common diagnostic and maintenance tasks
on mechanical objects such as bicycles and motor vehicles.
Pupils should always be taught to work safely, using common tools and
techniques that are appropriate for the task.