Nursery

The children were challenged to draw simple representations. They thought carefully about what they wanted to draw and used pictures as references. 

Reception  - Journey to the Lost Garden - Observational drawings   

In spring term, children will: 

• Understand the terms tint and shade when an adult models the language
• Recognise how to make colours lighter by adding white 
• Know that a brush stroke is a mark made by a paintbrush.
• Can begin to represent textures of an object using different brush stroke. 
• Know different types of paint e.g. poster paint, watercolours and powder paint and explore.

Year 1: Great Fire of London - Drawing/painting/mixed media

In the spring term, children will:

• name a variety of tools, including pencils, rubbers, oil pastels, chalk pastels and charcoal
• identify line, shape and colour, and explore these elements
• refine lines to make them more accurate by erasing and perfecting lines
• begine to apply different tones utilising a change in pressure
• know that red, orange and yellow belong to the warm colour family
• enhance images using hot colours
• know collage is the art of using elements of paper to make images 
• identify how to create texture by cutting, tearing and layering materials to make a collage

In this topic, the children will study paintings of the Great Fire of London, in particular, the work of Rita Greer. The children will take inspiration from her work to create their own collages, using a range of skills and media.  

Year 2: Space - Drawing and Painting

In the spring term, children will:

• know refining lines increases the accuracy of their drawings
• know that gradient is a gradual change from one element to another such as light to dark, or from one colour to another
• refine their drawings by using an eraser accurately to remove inaccurate line
• know which paint is need to create all of the secondary colours
• know how to create different painting effects using sponges, scrunched paper techniques and layering of paint
• know that different sized brushes create different effects.
• know which brushes are best used for creating a stippled effect
• know that paintbrushes can differ in appearance and purpose 
• begin to blend tones or gradients, using appropriate pressure when using a paintbrush
• begin to follow contour lines of a shape using directional brush strokes
• produce a piece of work in response to another artist's work

In this topic the children will look at a variety of images of the universe and astronauts wearing space suits. They will experiment with a range of painting and drawing techniques to create a final space image, taking inspiration from Peter Thorpe.

Year 3: Shang Dynasty - Paper Willow Lanterns

In the spring term, children will:

• know that H pencils are hard and will produce light marks - best for technical drawings
• Know that B pencils are soft and will produce darker tones - best used for tonal drawings and shading
• know that directional shading can influence a shape's 3D appearance
• apply tone and show clear contrast between dark, mid and light
• use shading so objects begin to possess form - contour and directional shading
• blend tones without clear intervals of contrast
• plan, refine and alter their drawings as necessary
• know that paintbrushes can differ in appearance and purpose - flat brushes are useful for blending and creating washes and round brushes suitable for small details and delicate lines
• know an armature is an interior framework
• make an armature to support a sculpture
• know that we can combine collage with painting and making, manipulating it into 3D forms

In this topic the children will explore the history of lanterns within China. They will look at lantern designs and create their own paper willow lanterns, using their research to inspire their creations. 

Year 4: Saxon Crosses and Jewellery - Drawing and Sculpture

In the spring term, children will:

• know that texture can be manipulated via different methods and and techniques such as layering, stippling and mark making
• know which pencils they use based on their properties e.g. 2B - appropriate for mid to dark tones
• use cross hatching to show areas of light and dark
• use different pressures to relieve areas of graphite to uncover lighter tones
• know the difference between brushstrokes (including stippling and dry brushstrokes) to create different effects
• know that paintbrushes differ in appearance and purpose: detail round brushes have short hairs - good for short strokes and detail. Flat brushes are good for bold strokes, washes and filling large spaces
• successfully use paint to create shading and tonal effects in their work 
• define and combine visual and tactile qualities and apply these in their work 
• understand that designers and makers sometimes work towards briefs 
• can use a variety of materials to design and construct a piece of Saxon style jewellery 

The children will develop their awareness of designers to create a Saxon style crosses and brooches using a range of media. They will explore the history of jewellery and designers such as Tiffany & co, Bulgari and Van Cleef Arples.

Year 5:  Tudor Portraits - Drawing/Painting/Collage

In the spring term, children will:

• know that sketched lines are used to map concepts on surface. A loose grip can aslo suggest movement in artwork 
• know that objects are affected by many light sources
• know 3D objects have tactile texture and in drawings this is called implied texture
• identify how to organise facial proportions and demonstrate improve accuracy when drawing people and faces
• clearly mark areas of light and shadow in an observational drawing
• work in a sustained and independent way from observation, experience and imagination
• show elements of the same object drawn using accurate proportions e.g. facial features
• know how to create all colours and mix acrylic colours needed
• know and describe how to use a palette knife to create texture
• know that texture can be manipulated via different methods such as layering, different brush strokes and varying equipment such as a palette knife
• explore patteren and texture
• consider composition with regards to the placement of an object with an understanding of how to highight a focal point

In this topic, the children will study the work of Holbein, they will have the oportunity to develop their portrait skills to produce a portrait of Henry the VIII or one of his wives, in the style of Gustav Klimt.

Year 6:  Landscapes - Sketching/Painting/Mixed Media

In the spring term, children will:

• know the concept of perspective, foreground and background
• know that perspective allows artists to portray form in their artwork
• know that flat fan brushes have hairs that spread, and are good for smoothing, blending and feathering 
• know that tone can affect the ability to create form
• use directional shading with confidence to create form in drawing
• experiment to create: line, tone, pattern, texture, form, space, colour and shape
• create objects in the foreground that appear larger than those in the back and midground
• demonstrate a wide variety of ways to make different marks dry and wet media
• blend colours using soft and smooth gradients

In this topic, the children will experiment with different media and marks to capture the energy of a landscape, taking inspiration from Vanessa Gardiner and Kittie Jones.