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ART AND DESIGN: AN INTRODUCTION
The unique nature of Art and Design
In many ways Art and Design tends to stand apart from other curricular areas. Primarily, it differs from other subjects in the unique way in which children communicate their ideas i.e. in a VISUAL way. However, this subject is often considered apart because it is seen being not as important as other curricular areas or is simply viewed as a time for finishing off tasks left over from other parts of the curriculum.
If exploited properly, Art and Design can provide excellent opportunities for children to express themselves in a unique way. Not only that, through Art and Design, skills more often associated with literacy, science or history can be developed thus complementing other subject areas.
What should we be aiming for?
Art and Design should offer opportunities for children to: • Stimulate their creativity and imagination by providing visual, tactile and sensory experiences • Understand and respond to the world in a unique manner • Develop their understanding of line, shape, colour, form, tone, texture, pattern, perspective, image and media • Develop their ability to use materials and processes to convey feelings, meanings and ideas • Explore the ideas and meanings behind works of famous artists and designers • Learn about the different functions of art and design in their own lives and throughout history • Learn how to make thoughtful judgements and aesthetic practical decisions • Learn how to criticise constructively and accept criticism from peers • Become actively involved in shaping their school, home and local environment
How should the teaching of Art and Design progress through primary?
Art and design should above all be stimulating for the children. The aim should be to develop children’s imagination through providing art, craft and design activities that in the first years of primary should relate to children’s
ART AND DESIGN: AN INTRODUCTION
The unique nature of Art and Design
In many ways Art and Design tends to stand apart from other curricular areas. Primarily, it differs from other subjects in the unique way in which children communicate their ideas i.e. in a VISUAL way. However, this subject is often considered apart because it is seen being not as important as other curricular areas or is simply viewed as a time for finishing off tasks left over from other parts of the curriculum.
If exploited properly, Art and Design can provide excellent opportunities for children to express themselves in a unique way. Not only that, through Art and Design, skills more often associated with literacy, science or history can be developed thus complementing other subject areas.
What should we be aiming for?
Art and Design should offer opportunities for children to: • Stimulate their creativity and imagination by providing visual, tactile and sensory experiences • Understand and respond to the world in a unique manner • Develop their understanding of line, shape, colour, form, tone, texture, pattern, perspective, image and media • Develop their ability to use materials and processes to convey feelings, meanings and ideas • Explore the ideas and meanings behind works of famous artists and designers • Learn about the different functions of art and design in their own lives and throughout history • Learn how to make thoughtful judgements and aesthetic practical decisions • Learn how to criticise constructively and accept criticism from peers • Become actively involved in shaping their school, home and local environment
How should the teaching of Art and Design progress through primary?
Art and design should above all be stimulating for the children. The aim should be to develop children’s imagination through providing art, craft and design activities that in the first years of primary should relate to children’s