ART Yearly Overview 2015 –2016
All topics are taught over a three half term period in each year group in conjunction with D&T and Music to cover PPA times
Drawing can be used in preparation for Art Projects and evidenced and dated in the Art books
Year Group / AUTUMN 1 / AUTUMN 2 / SPRING 1 / SPRING 2 / SUMMER 1 / SUMMER 21
Year 1 may use a programme of 3 weeks each collage / drawing
3D / Painting / COLLAGE: (Linked to literacy and science)
Exploring collage using a range of materials, linked to literacy and the work of Matisse. Begin to make informed choices of selecting materials for a purpose. / 3D: (Linked with literacy)
Use commercial construction toys and junk modelling to understand scale, size and shape (Jack & beanstalk)
PAINTING:
Mix two primary colours together to create different tones of one colour and use colour appropriately to create images of things observed, imaged and remembered.
DRAWING: Use Art Books to explore different ways and methods of drawing, linked to cross-curricular themes.
2 / PRINTING: (Linked to Literacy & Cross-curricular)
To make a repeated pattern using a tile by drawing into press print
Toby and the Great Fire of London
The Fire Children
The Twits
Fantastic Mr. Fox
Enormous Crocodile / DRAWING: (Linked to literacy and science)
Use a range of graded pencils to show tone in a simple object or a collection of objects. Focus observation skills when drawing objects; such as plants and animals.
Poetry: Space Man - By Charles Connell
The hungry caterpillar
Room on a Broom
The Snail on a Whale
Charlie Cooks Favourite book
Stick Man
The Highway Rat
Princess and the Wizard
3 / TEXTILES: (link with literacy)
To explore the process and effects of tie dye.
Explore tapestry by using stitches of various lengths to draw and image on a piece of fabric / hessian
Pebble in my pocket / PAINTING: (linked with science: Light, Forces and Magnets & Literacy)
Extend knowledge of painting with tone by looking at light and dark
Roman Myths and Legends
Georges Marvellous Medicine
4 / COLLAGE: (linked with Literacy – use of Newspaper print and images)
Use magazines and newspapers to create collage images related to topic. / DRAWING: (linked with Electricity & D&T& Egyptians)
WEAVING: (Linked with the Vikings)
To show detail and awareness of proportion when drawing from observation and develop familiarity with tone and shadow in both pencil and charcoal
5 / PAINTING: African cave painting
Extend knowledge of painting with tone to represent the shape and form of objects / 3D – develop skills in sculpture – clay – playdough – junk modelling – use a rage of tools and techniques
African Myths and Folk Tales
Science – Animals and Humans
6 / TEXTILES: ( BATIK – linked with the Victorians)
Learn how wax can be used as a barrier in the process of Batik – produce a class collaborative work based on Victorian images. / COLLAGE: (linked with literacy)
Research and take photographs which can be used on a photomontage of a chosen theme Street Child & Diary of Anne Frank
Medium / Skills & Progression
Years 1 & 2 Years 3&4 Years 5&6
Collage / · Use a combination of materials that are cut,
torn and glued.
· Sort and arrange materials.
· Mix materials to create texture. / · Select and arrange materials for a striking effect.
· Use coiling, overlapping, tessellation, mosaic and montage.
· Ensure work is precise. / · Mix textures (rough and smooth, plain and patterned).
· Combine visual and tactile qualities.
· Use ceramic mosaic materials and techniques
Drawing / · Draw lines of different sizes and thickness.
· Show different tones by using colouredpencils.
· Colour (own work) neatly following thelines.
· Show pattern and texture by adding dotsand lines.
· Show different tones by using colouredpencils. / · Use different hardnesses of pencils to showline, tone and texture.
· Annotate sketches to explain and elaborateideas.
· Sketch lightly (no need to use a rubber tocorrect mistakes).
· Use shading to show light and shadow.
· Use hatching and cross hatching to show tone and texture. / · Use a variety of techniques to add interesting effects (e.g. reflections, shadows, direction of sunlight).
· Use a choice of techniques to depict movement, perspective, shadows and reflection.
· Choose a style of drawing suitable for the work (e.g. realistic or impressionistic).
· Use lines to represent movement
Painting / · Use thick and thin brushes.
· Mix primary colours to make secondary.
· Add white to colours to make tints and black to colours to make tones.
· Create colour wheels / · Use a number of brush techniques using thick and thin brushes to produce shapes, textures, patterns and lines.
· Mix colours effectively.
· Use watercolour paint to produce washes for backgrounds then add detail.
· Experiment with creating mood with colour. / · Sketch (lightly) before painting to combine line and colour.
· Create a colour palette based upon colours observed in the natural or built world.
· Use the qualities of watercolour and acrylic paints to create visually interesting pieces.
· Combine colours, tones and tints to enhance the mood of a piece.
· Use brush techniques and the qualities of paint to create texture.
· Develop a personal style of painting, drawing upon ideas from other artists.
Printing / · Use repeating or overlapping shapes.
· Mimic print from the environment (e.g.wallpapers).
· Use objects to create prints (e.g. fruit,vegetables or sponges).
· Press, roll, rub and stamp to make prints. / · Use layers of two or more colours.
· Replicate patterns observed in different environments.
· Make printing blocks
· Make precise repeating patterns / · Build up layers of colours.
· Create an accurate pattern, showing fine detail.
· Use a range of visual elements to reflect the purpose of the work
Textiles / · Use weaving to create a pattern.
· Join materials using glue and/or a stitch.
· Use plaiting. / · Shape and stitch materials.
· Use basic cross stitch and back stitch.
· Colour fabric.
· Create weavings. / · Choose from a range of stitching techniques.
· Combine previously learned techniques to create pieces.
3D Modelling / · Use a combination of shapes.
· Use rolled up paper, straws, paper, card and clay as materials.
· Use techniques such as rolling, cutting, moulding and carving. / · Use clay and other malleable materials.
· Add materials to provide interesting detail.
· Include texture to convey feelings, expression or movement. / · Show life-like qualities and real-life proportions or, if more abstract, provoke different interpretations.
· Use tools to carve and add shapes, texture and pattern.
· Use frameworks (such as wire or moulds) to provide stability and form.