Why do we learn art and design technology?
As students' progress through Ark Conway they will have a deeper understanding of the five key elements of colour, line, shape, form and texture. Using this knowledge, they will be able to purposefully use a variety of mediums with increasing confidence.
Through the exploration of a diverse range of artists, students will understand the cultural importance of art as a way for them and others to analysis the world around them and express that in innovative ways.
Our approach
Every year, students begin by creating a self-portrait where students can see themselves reflected in their art and to mark their progression through the curriculum. From there, students will focus on a key element to build a strong foundational understanding of how these elements can be manipulated with a variety of mediums and for a desired effect.
At the end of the year, Conway dedicates a whole week to exploring a theme to collaborate and create a final piece that can be contributed to Conway’s Art’s week. This week immerses students in the arts and all its disciplines to unearth their passions and contribute to a largescale collaborative art exhibition.
As a school, we celebrate each other’s accomplishments by gathering pieces from each class to be displayed in our school gallery every half term.
Reception
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| Creating portraits through a range of different materials |
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Drawing with intent and purpose Labelling parts of drawings Designing and creating things to use in our imaginative play |
| Summer |
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Making finger puppets to support with our imaginative play and storytelling. Creating different settings and habitats through our continued junk modelling. Experimenting with a range of materials, including beads, paint, and chalk. |
Year 1
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Art Drawing self-portraits. (Barbra Walker) |
Design and Technology Design and make a picture with multiple moving parts, using mechanisms such as levers and sliders. |
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Art Sculpting clay animals. (Alberto Giacometti) |
Design and Technology Design and make a model vehicle using axles and moving wheels. |
| Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
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Art Painting using colour theory. (Wassily Kandinsky) |
Design and Technology Design and make fruit kebabs. |
Year 2
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Design and Technology Design and make a crown. |
Art Collage and painting (Henri Matisse) |
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Design and Technology Design and make a hand puppet. |
Painting and drawing animals and habitats (Henri Rousseau) |
| Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
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Design and Technology Design and make a clay pot plant holder. |
Art Printing and pattern making (Esther Mahlangu) |
Year 3
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Design and Technology Design and make a bridge. |
Art Paining and drawing cave paintings. (Lascaux Caves). |
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Design and Technology Design and make a pizza. |
Art Drawing still life. (Paul Cezanne) |
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Design and Technology Design and make a mini greenhouse. |
Art Sculpture and painting Greek pottery. (Various) |
Year 4
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Art Collage – Roman Mosaics (Chedworth Villa) |
Design and Technology Design and make a pencil case. |
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Art Printing nature patterns (William Morris) |
Design and Technology Design and make a model skyscraper with a flashing light on the top. |
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Art Paining and drawing self-portraits. (Frida Kahlo) |
Design and Technology Design and make a picture with multiple moving parts, using mechanisms such as levers and linkages. |
Year 5
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Art Drawing landscapes. (Van Gogh) |
Design and Technology Design and make Viking armour. |
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Art Sculpture and painting – modern art (Yayoi Kusama) |
Design and Technology Design and make bread. |
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Art Printing – traditional geometric patterns |
Design and Technology Design and make a toy using gears and cams. |
Year 6
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Art Drawing urban landscapes (Stephen Wiltshire) |
Art Collage and painting – (Hannah Hoch) |
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Design and Technology Design and make a bird box. |
Design and Technology Design and make a cushion. |
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Art Painting Pop Art -Self Portraits. (Lichtenstein, Warhol) |
Design and Technology Design and make a fairground ride. |