Art and DT
Art & Design Technology
Subject Leader: Mrs A J Turner
The programmes of study that we follow are:
Foundation Stage: Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework. (Expressive Arts & Design)
Key Stage 1: National Curriculum 2014
“Creativity is contagious, pass it on”
Albert Einstein
Art
By adopting a flexible approach to the delivery of art we aim to enable children of all abilities to enjoy success in the complete creative arts genre. We encourage our children to foster a love of art through varied and inspiring experiences within a stimulating learning environment that develops aesthetic awareness and encourages a positive attitude to art. We acknowledge the part that art plays in all other curriculum areas and aim to strike a balance between teacher directed input and opportunities to follow self-appointed paths of discovery.
“Design is not just what it looks like and feels like, design is how it works.”
Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple Inc.
Design Technology
At Blossomfield children are given opportunities to design a range of products in a safe environment. The design process is always supported by exploring existing products and having rich discussions. We ensure that children have the chance to work with and explore materials before the making stage so that they can develop an understanding of how the different materials can be combined to create different effects. Children are encouraged to think critically about work they have completed during the evaluation stage.
OVERVIEW IN ART & DESIGN TECHNOLOGY FROM NURSERY TO YEAR 2
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NURSERY |
RECEPTION
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YEAR 1 |
YEAR 2 |
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TERM |
Expressive Arts & Design EYFS Curriculum |
Expressive Arts & Design EYFS Curriculum |
National Curriculum POS |
National Curriculum POS |
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autumn 1 |
Learning Theme: Who Am I? Exploring what we look like
Continuous Provision Opportunities to support EAD curriculum through play. |
Learning Theme: Me in My World Self portraits
Continuous Provision Opportunities to support EAD curriculum through play. |
Art Learning Theme: Caves or Waves Weaving/Investigating Materials
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DT Learning Theme: World War 2 Making Vehicles: cutting, shaping, joining, exploring a wide range of mechanisms (axles, wheels) Cooking: Food in WW2 |
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British Food Week – Cooking: Use the basic principles of a healthy and varied diet to prepare dishes. Understand where food comes from.
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autumn 2 |
Learning Theme: How do we Celebrate? Explore paint & print techniques
Continuous Provision Opportunities to support EAD curriculum through play. |
Learning Theme: You Are My Hero! Role play, drawing/painting our heroes
Continuous Provision Opportunities to support EAD curriculum through play. |
DT Learning Theme: What’s in a Gift? Pivots & Levers: simple mechanisms |
Art Learning Theme: World War 2 Materials & Techniques: design & make a medal & weaving opportunities |
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spring 1 |
Learning Theme: That’s Incredible! Designing & drawing our own incredible creature.
Continuous Provision Opportunities to support EAD curriculum through play. |
Learning Theme: Once Upon a Time Painting Characters, 3D model making, drama
Continuous Provision Opportunities to support EAD curriculum through play. |
DT Learning Theme: Super Structures Castles Design & make using a range of materials. Lego Workshop |
DT Learning Theme: Famous Faces Design and make for purpose: Coats Evaluate against design criteria |
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spring 2 |
Learning Theme: All Around the World Making buildings & structures
Continuous Provision Opportunities to support EAD curriculum through play. |
Learning Theme: How does your Garden Grow? Exploring Colour & using mixed media
Continuous Provision Opportunities to support EAD curriculum through play. |
Art Learning Theme: To Infinity and Beyond Paint: Van Gogh’s The Starry Night, exploring colour mixing & shade |
Art Learning Theme: Rainforest Mixed Media/Colour Chaos: exploring work of a range of artists & creative media |
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summer 1 |
Learning Theme: All Aboard! Explore modes of transport role play & singing stories
Continuous Provision Opportunities to support EAD curriculum through play. |
Learning Theme: All Things Wild Drama: acting out stories
Continuous Provision Opportunities to support EAD curriculum through play. |
DT Learning Theme: Curious Creatures Textiles: Animal Puppet Making |
DT Learning Theme: Rainforest
Food Preparation: preparing a healthy dish |
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summer 2 |
Learning Theme: Splish, Splash, Splosh! Transient art
Continuous Provision Opportunities to support EAD curriculum through play.
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Learning Theme: Commotion in The Ocean Role Play & end of year Self portraits
Continuous Provision Opportunities to support EAD curriculum through play.
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Art Learning Theme: What’s Around Us? Exploring 3D work: What is a sculpture? |
Art Learning Theme: Weather 3D Work: Mother Nature Designer |