INTENT:

Art and Design gives us a rich picture of the world, from which we are then able to make moral and cultural judgements. This supports us in becoming articulate, confident and opinionated with everything we see in an artistic and visual world. The Arts are important to build a passionate and reflective pupil to have a brave approach when developing skills with media and their techniques, using the physical act of art as a tool for looking, experiencing and learning.

Understanding and applying the formal elements of art across all disciplines: line, shape, form, tone, texture, pattern, colour and composition are vital in underpinning creative work. A commitment to nurture; resilient, ambitious and curious people who will embed creativity in their own futures, careers and everyday life.

Overarching concepts for Art and Design at IGHS are:
• Resilience – trying something more than once
• Safety and safe working practices – using tools and techniques safely and correctly
• Culture – understanding the art world we live in
• Proportion and Scale – mathematical approaches to arts
• Formal Elements – showing understanding and application of: line, shape, form, tone, texture, pattern, colour and composition.
• Research – finding information about a topic that informs art
• Observe and record – mark making and drawing
• Explore and respond – experimenting with media and their properties
• Refine and Reflective – vocalise, annotate and present findings
• Describe and analyse – how and why
• Independence – identify own strengths and weakness
• Artistic Journey – starting point to a final conclusion

IMPACT:

By the end of Key Stage 3 pupils will be able to show a range of skills using various media, demonstrating technical skills including drawing painting, printing and mixed media. They will be able to understand the colour wheel and the formal elements within Art demonstrating an understanding of line, shape, tone, etc. They will be able to talk about and describe the work of historical and contemporary artists. Pupils will be able to make informed choice about the media, techniques and processes of their own work, showing an independent and reflective journey. To leave Key Stage 3 with a deeper understanding of the relationship between Art and Culture. As pupils move through the course, they will become familiar with a range of artists and genres important and relevant in today’s society.

By the end of Key Stage 4 pupils will demonstrate a deeper understanding of the work of others and their own artworks. Pupils will be able to independently plan, prepare, present and evaluate a greater range of media and techniques. They will be able to understand a brief as a creative process, presenting work in a public setting.