Camm’s CE Primary School Statement:  Art and Design

Art Vision

The overall vision for art is for every child to release that they can an artist.  That they can produce a piece of work that is expressive and emotional without the need for it to be ‘perfect’.  To be able to freely express their ideas, emotions and concepts using the works and techniques that have inspired famous artists.  We want children to be fearless when picking up a pencil, pastel or paintbrush

Learn – Express – Reflect

Learn – New styles, skills, knowledge and techniques through studying artists and artworks

Express – Ideas, thoughts, creativity and emotions using learnt skills and to do so without fear

Reflect – On the works created, take pride and look for success and development

Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

EYFS - Creativity is at the heart of the EYFS.  Through open-ended art provision, children's natural curiosity, willingness to try things out and sense of adventure are allowed to flourish through drawing, painting, building, modelling and exploring. Direct teaching and adult led activity also allows children to develop their fine and gross motor skills, coordination, control as well as boosting their imagination, self-confidence and identity.  Children are given opportunities to be imaginative, explore different materials and develop their ideas is an important part of the Early Years Foundation Stage, mainly within the 'expressive art and design' area of learning. Children are encouraged to practise their handling, moving and control skills (for example, by painting or using clay). Materials are accessible for children to develop and explore their ideas and to be imaginative.