Creative Arts
We believe that every child should be encouraged to explore and question the world around them and, through various creative opportunities, we strive to ignite imaginations and foster confidence in our young people. We combine the subjects of Art, Music and Drama to form a comprehensive and exciting approach to developing all pupils’ creativity that builds on their strengths and interests.
Aims
Curriculum Intent
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The Arts Award inspires young people to grow their arts and leadership talents. AN opportunity to be CREATIVE, VALUABLE & ACCESSIBLE. To find out more about the Arts Award Visit: Artsaward.org.uk |
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Discoverers |
Some pupils will be following a pre-discover curriculum which focuses on the developmental matters statements and encompasses fine motor skills as well as early responses to given stimuli. Accreditation: Art Award Discover |
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Enquirers |
This diverse group consist a range of abilities and so will be accessing all levels of our curriculum. These include; Arts Award Discover, Explore and in some cases, gifted and talented pupils will be beginning their Arts Award Bronze journey. For children who still need to consolidate their skill set, will continue to use the pre-discover skills ladder to strengthen core skills such as FMS and concentration. |
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Navigators |
Most of this particular group of learners will have already achieved their Arts Award Explore and will be either consolidating their skills and working on individualised projects or will be beginning their Bronze Award Journey. Navigators will be tasked with planning, delivering and leading whole school projects and will play a key role in school events (Christmas services, School Assemblies etc). We encourage older pupils to see themselves as possible future creatives and we have enjoyed working closely with local businesses and artists to support our pupil’s learning |
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Cycle 3: Example of Subject Intent linked to Thematic Learning |
Assessment |
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Wonderful World This topic focuses on the natural beauty on our doorstep. Linking with 2 local artists, Hilary Buckley and Gina Marshall the children will explore, research and innovate works of art depicting natural sites of local interest. Children will take part in a 4 week collaborative project with the children of Lulworth and Winfrith Primary School. |
Peer/ Self-assessment/ Targets. Composing. Local Artist Study. Visual Scores Visiting musicians |
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Treasure Seekers This topic culminates in a school production. This collaborative approach will see the children coming together with their ideas which will inform the direction of the show as well as the props, costumes and music. Children from the seekers, early discovery and explorers will play a large part in learning simple lines and songs. Navigators will be planning and delivering a seasonal craft or art skill to our explorers as part of their accreditation. |
School Show Composing and performing.
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Home- Sweet- Home During this topic, children will learn about basic drawing as they design and plan their own house design. Using the book ‘Home’ By Carson Ellis, we will explore different types of adobe. Children will explore using air hardening clay to sculpt their house. We will also look at texture and impression making using a selection of found tools. |
Music around the world. Artists who inspire us Fine motor skills (scissors) Musical Theatre |
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Roots – Shoots – Muddy Boots Children will experience working with ‘Makey Makeys’ to produce sound using vegetables. They will explore percussion using instruments made from fruit and vegetables. Pupils will be given opportunities to draw and discover Spring flowers and learn the basic parts of the flower. Using inks and water colour, pupils will create distinctive still life paintings which reflect the season. Discovery classes will make ‘Hope Fairy Gardens’ which reflect the Easter Story. Navigators will be embarking on a unit focusing on artists that inspire them. |
Improvisation Still life Vegetable Orchestras Inspiration creation. |
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BEE Happy Artists studied this term will be Georgia O’Keefe and the artistic genre of Vanitas. Children will assemble their own ‘still lifes’ and will be able to interpret the theme so that it has personal meaning to them. Using found natural objects (floral and fauna) pupils will make collages, take rubbings and create pictures. Pupils from the Enquirers groups will be given a ‘set brief’ to follow and will produce individual projects as part of their accreditation. |
Artist Study Georgia O’Keefe Vanitas Working to a Brief (industry) Shading and detail in work Developing a critical eye. |
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Winning and Losing Pupils will also look a how lyrics influence the ‘mood’ of a song or musical genre and we will be working with our ‘zones’ to deliver this. This term will also focus on developing/ creating their performances for the Summer Show. The navigators and enquirers will be involved in every aspect of the show. |
Teamwork Summer show Lyrics Show Songs Thought and feelings |
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Cross-curricular Links |
How does Creative Arts support this? |
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STEAM
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Every effort is made to meaningfully ‘link’ in’ with thematic learning (e.g Exploring fruit pianos by using circuit boards (science) whilst also incorporating ICT) Science: Using Makey Makeys to create sounds using fruit acids and alkalise. Technology and Design: Making percussion which is fit for purpose. Working with Local Arts to develop design ideas. Using ICT to create musical scores. (e.g Exploring fruit pianos by using circuit boards (science) whilst also incorporating ICT) Engineering: Designing and physically making stage sets for whole school shows. |
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English Skills
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All Art units involve a literacy element; A starting point of a book (e.g The House That Jack Built, Home) Subject specific language and vocabulary Singing helps to develop memory and communication. Ensemble skills also support communication. |
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Maths Skills
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Music: Keeping, creating and innovating rhythmic patterns. Art: symmetry, ratio and proportion (colour mixing, mixing Modroc etc.) |
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SMSC and British Values
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Every effort is made to meaningfully ‘link’ in’ with thematic learning (e.g Exploring fruit pianos by using circuit boards (science) whilst also incorporating ICT) Spiritual: Exploring the theme of Hope Gardens which reflect the Easter Story. Recognising awe and wonder in every day moments, cultural significance and art and music history. Cultural: Discussing what makes a place a ‘home’ and what does it mean to belong. Social: Learning to share and respect equipment. Being encourages to see art and music as social events where there is a time to listen and respect others. Moral: To consider that when we work with others, we must be respectful and develop teamwork and that we each have a part to play in this. |
Curriculum Organisation
Art
We deliver a ‘total immersive’ approach which works with all the senses to provide stimuli and encourage creativity. Lessons are child centred and attention is given to pupils developing their own ‘artistic voice’. This is achieved through exposure to many different genres through art history. Pupils experience working with a wide range of different mediums such as clay, plaster, print, fabric, paper, glue, pastels and paint. Attention is paid to providing continuous opportunities to reflect upon their work and that of others.
“Going to the Lush Factory made me feel like I was going to work. I would like to work there in the future.” Student
We encourage older pupils to see themselves as possible future creatives and we have enjoyed
Drama
Drama Lessons are child led, with pupils choosing the direction of the overall ‘finished piece’. During these lessons, pupils will become familiar with warm ups for body and voice, the importance of listening and turn taking. Older pupils will learn about important theatrical contributors through history such as Shakespeare, Allan Bennet and Greek Tragedies.
Music
Pupils develop their skills by being hands – on and using a range of instrumentation to explore a variety of topics. Through exposure to a diverse scope of genres and music styles, pupils develop the ability to musically express themselves at a place that is appropriate to them. Looking at a specifically designed programme of music, from formal elements and performance opportunities, through to learning about the latest music technologies including ICT, pupils are able to build confidence in a nurturing environment, helping to promote confidence and wellbeing
“I got to use a green screen when making my music video. It was fun to watch it back on the big screen in the hall,” Student from Stingray Class.
Curriculum Support
We also provide access to extra music support. This can be one-to-one, small group or whole class sessions. This will enable pupils to receive support to help them access areas of the curriculum more effectively or to develop pupils that demonstrate that they are gifted and talented in music.
Celebrations and Achievements
Outstanding Partnership School Link with Poole Lighthouse.
We strive to provide musical, experiences in and out the classroom setting with regular visiting artists and excursions to see performances in contrasting styles. During clubs we run a choir, samba band and support cross curricular links through our thematic learning.
Visiting Artists, Visiting Workshop, Local Exhibitions in Gallery Spaces, Linking to Industry (Lush)
Making and selling products for enterprise, working with other schools, skill sharing between curriculum groups and termly showcase of work across the Creative Arts Curriculum.
School Productions
At the end of the Autumn and Summer Term pupils take part in a school production which combines art, music and drama. This interdisciplinary event is hugely celebrated within the year and pupils and families look forward to watching their child shine.
Celebrating Creative Arts Week
This is a week of child-centred, mindful creative endeavour. Through multi-sensory and various different mediums, children will explore a plethora of artistic genres. Focused and industrious. Pupils have opportunities to ‘Have a go’ at learning new skills within the classroom and school setting. The whole school community will exchange ideas, techniques and approaches to the creative arts. We celebrate all the Arts through music and drama workshops, external visitors and an opportunity to share work and perform as a school.
This is an exciting opportunity to see our young people producing meaningful and inspiring work of which they can be proud.