

Year 3 have been exploring the work of William Morris and using his style to replicate patterns they found in natural or built environments.

Give it a go – have a go at designing and making your own Pop Art artwork Year 2 – Find out more about Andy Warhol and Pop Art here. Year 1 – Why not create your own musical artwork inspired by Wassily Kandinsky? Year 2 have been exploring use of block colours to create Andy Warhol inspired pop art portraits. Year 1 have been practising their brush skills and use of primary colours through the style of Wassily Kandinsky. They both use lots of bright colours and different shapes in their work just like we have been in school. Mister Maker has been learning all about Wassily Kandinsky and Andy Warhol. In EYFS we have been focusing on adding detail to our creations. How can I support my child's learning at home? What are children learning this half term? Children’s experiences help them to understand the diverse roles and functions of Art and Design in the world around In order to tap their artistic potential, the children will be encouraged to develop their own creative ideas.ĭuring Key Stage 1, Art and Design is about expanding children’s creativity and imagination through providing art, craft and design activities relating to the children’s own identity and experiences, to natural and manufactured objects and materials with which they are familiar, and the locality in which they live.Ĭhildren will explore the visual, tactile and sensory qualities of materials and processes and begin to understand and use colour, shape and space, pattern and texture, to represent their own ideas and feelings.Ĭhildren will focus on the work of artists, craftspeople and designers by asking and answering questions, such as: ‘What is it like?’ ‘What do I think about it?’ĭuring Key Stage 2, Art and Design is about fostering children’s creativity and imagination by building on their knowledge, skills and understanding of materials and processes, through providing more complex activities. The children will have access to a wide range of constructions, collage, painting and drawing activities, using appropriate tools and art materials. Subject Progression Click to view Art and Design Subject Progression EYFS to Year 6ĭuring the Early Years, young children will be given the opportunity to explore colour, texture, shape and form in two and three dimensions. Children will be taught the skills needed to create their own artwork using the influence of others as a starting point. We build upon the notable works of an artist where we can compare contrast and evaluate a range of pieces. We recognise the nature of the children here and have reflected that in a mixture of artists. Art and design at Woodfield is designed so that children can show an appreciation and understanding of many different forms of art styles and movements.
